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 Silver Terrace Cemetery

A true traveler will be sure to make their way to catch a glimpse of the historical Silver Terrace Cemetery when visiting the stunning Virginia City area. Actually, many people have made plans to stop at this lovely and historical cemetery area throughout the years. You may not believe it until you get to see this land with your very own eyes, but there are actually sixteen of the thrity-one cemeteries in the area can be found right at Silver Terrace.

If you are looking for find out more information before your visit, it is a good idea to stop by the Virginia City Chamber of Commerce. At the entrance of this building is where you will be able to get a brochure that will explain the cemeteries that are located at Silver Terrace. In addition to a mapping of the area, you can also get a bit of information on some of the local and historical figures who are actually buried there.

One of the things that make the Silver Terrace Cemetery so interesting is that it has been said that the very first burial occurred there way back in 1860. The cemetery area is open to all of the general public every single day of the week from the morning hours until the sun goes down. Although a good number of the graves are worn enough that it is hard to read them, many people like to make their way to Silver Terrace so that they can get in a good amount of gravestone rubbings. This is a perfect place to visit for photographers as well due to the old charm and feel of this cemetery.