Basque Americans in Nevada

Basques have been living in Northern Nevada for over a century and form a population of several thousand. Basque immigrants first came in the mid-1800s during the Gold Rush. For a century and a half the Basques have been closely tied to sheep herding in Nevada and neighboring states.[1]

Martin Hotel, a hotel that served as a boardinghouse for Basque sheepherders.

The Basque-American culture in especially prominent in the town of Winnemucca.[2] Basque immigrants to Winnemucca founded the Martin Hotel and the Winnemucca Hotel, both of which were associated with the Basque sheepherders.

Winnemucca Hotel, a hotel that served as a boardinghouse for Basque sheepherders.

References
  1. "Basque Sheepherders". University of Nevada, Reno. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  2. "Basque Culture". Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority. Archived from the original on 2013-03-04. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
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