The St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church is a historic church and an unmistakable feature of the skyline of Virginia City. Built back in the year 1870, it’s one of the most impressive historic churches in the state of Nevada. The church as the state’s first Catholic Church and is still in operation as a working church today, but its museum is free to visitors to explore and learn about the history of the St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church and what it was like to live during the formative boom years of Virginia City on the Comstock.

St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church, 111 E St, Virginia City, NV 89440, Phone: 775-847-9099

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