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Facts about the city
Genoa /dʒəˈnoʊ.ə/ is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. Founded in 1851, it was the first non-Native American settlement in what became the Nevada Territory. It is situated within Carson River Valley and is about 42 miles (68 km) south of Reno at 39.005,-119.846. The population of Genoa was 939 at the 2010 census.
Genoa Obituaries
It was noted on August 18th, 2017 that Robert M "Robbie" Slaughter passed away in Genoa, Nevada. Slaughter was 70 years old and was born in San Diego, CA. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert M "Robbie"'s life.
It was disclosed on December 4th, 2016 that Albert Ray "Al" Shankle passed on in Genoa, Nevada. Shankle was 76 years old and was born in Hartford, AR. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Albert Ray "Al"'s life.
It was noted by Nevada Appeal on September 22nd, 2015 that John Dr Getz perished in Genoa, Nevada. Getz was 97 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John Dr's life.
It was revealed on April 14th, 2015 that Roger Glen Teig perished in Iowa. Teig was 75 years old and was born in Genoa, NV. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Roger Glen's life.
It was reported by Greeley Tribune on August 15th, 2014 that Arlen Clara Peterson (Johnson) passed on in Greeley, Colorado. Ms. Peterson was 77 years old and was born in Genoa, NV. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Arlen Clara's life.
It was disclosed on February 8th, 2013 that Charles Thomas Ruppman passed on in Genoa, Nevada. Ruppman was 73 years old and was born in Chicago, IL. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Charles Thomas's life.
It was noted by San Mateo County Times on August 26th, 2012 that Allan Robert "Bud" Mason died in Burlingame, California. Mason was 86 years old and was born in Genoa, NV. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Allan Robert "Bud"'s life.
It was reported on September 14th, 2011 that Dorothy Jane Feth (Francisco) passed on in Genoa, Nevada. Ms. Feth was 93 years old and was born in Columbus, OH. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dorothy Jane's life.
It was reported by The Record-Courier on August 5th, 2011 that Dorothy Jane Feth (Francisco) passed on in Genoa, Nevada. Ms. Feth was 93 years old and was born in Columbus, OH. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dorothy Jane's life.
It was reported by The Record-Courier on September 9th, 2009 that John Thomas McGoldrick perished in Genoa, Nevada. McGoldrick was 69 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John Thomas's life.
History
The village was also the set for the movie "Misery", starring Kathy Bates. Another first for the state, the Genoa Bar, billed "Nevada's oldest thirst parlor", was patronized by Mark Twain, Teddy Roosevelt and Johnny Cash and was used in John Wayne and Clint Eastwood films. The population of Genoa as of 2007 is 252. The village doubled in size with buildings added and then removed after the filming.
Much of Genoa, including the original fort, station and hotel was destroyed in a fire in 1910, but replica of the fort was built in 1947.
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