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Pioche is a town located in Lincoln County, Nevada, of which it is the county seat. The population is approximately 700. It is named after François Louis Alfred Pioche, a San Francisco financier.

History

The first settlement of the area occured in 1864 with the opening of a silver mine. The area was abandoned for a short time due to hostile indians. It was reorganized in 1868, and François Pioche bought the town in 1869. By the early 1870s, it had grown to become one of the most important silver-mining towns in Nevada.

The town had a reputation for being one of the roughest towns in the west. Local lore says 75 men were killed in gunfights before the first natural death occurred in the camp. This legend is immortalized by the creation of "Boot Hill", now a landmark in the city.

Landmarks and attractions

Pioche is known for its "Million Dollar Courthouse," built in 1871. The original cost of $88,000 far exceeded initial estimates and was financed and refinanced with bonds totalling nearly $1 million. It currently contains the county administrative offices and has one of the oldest grade schools in the state.

A tram stretches across the mountains where the city lays and was built by Francis Walker in the mid 19th century. The tram navigates up and down various mountains using only gravity to power its carts uphill.

During Labor Day in September, the population swells when tourists and old locals come to taste the small town atmosphere. Tourists can participate in a variety of mucking events and view heritage day plays, which plays are based upon true Pioche stories and focuses on local heritage.

Current-day Pioche now boasts a well-developed downtown area, with parks, historic buildings and a vintage mining atmosphere. A christmas tree lighting occurs each December, with a public tree decorated by locals.

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-'''Pioche, Nevada''' is located at 6060 feet and named after [[François Louis Alfred Pioche]], a reputable financier in the early wild west days.
+'''Pioche''' is a town located in [[Lincoln County, Nevada|Lincoln County]], [[Nevada]], of which it is the county seat. The population is approximately 700. It is named after [[François Louis Alfred Pioche]], a San Francisco financier.
+==History==
-Once a rough silver-mining town, it now houses only around 700 people. Local lore says 75 men were killed in gunfights before the first natural death occurred in the camp. This legend is immortalized by the creation of "Boot Hill", now a landmark in the city.
+The first settlement of the area occured in [[1864]] with the opening of a [[silver]] mine. The area was abandoned for a short time due to hostile indians. It was reorganized in [[1868]], and François Pioche bought the town in [[1869]]. By the early [[1870s]], it had grown to become one of the most important silver-mining towns in Nevada.
-Known for its "Million Dollar Courthouse," built in [[1871]]. The original cost of $88,000 far exceeded initial estimates and was financed and refinanced with bonds totalling nearly $1 million. It is currently the county seat of Lincoln County and has one of the oldest grade schools in the state.
+The town had a reputation for being one of the roughest towns in the west. Local lore says 75 men were killed in gunfights before the first natural death occurred in the camp. This legend is immortalized by the creation of "Boot Hill", now a landmark in the city.
-A tram stretches across the mountains where the city lays and was built by Francis Walker in the mid 19th century. The tram navigates up and down various mountains using only gravity to power its carts uphill.
+==Landmarks and attractions==
-During Labor Day in September, the population swells when tourists and old locals come home to taste the small town atmosphere. Tourists can participate in a variety of mucking events and view heritage day plays, which plays are based upon true Pioche stories and focuses on local heritage.
+Pioche is known for its "Million Dollar Courthouse," built in [[1871]]. The original cost of $88,000 far exceeded initial estimates and was financed and refinanced with bonds totalling nearly $1 million. It currently contains the county administrative offices and has one of the oldest grade schools in the state.
+A tram stretches across the mountains where the city lays and was built by Francis Walker in the mid 19th century. The tram navigates up and down various mountains using only gravity to power its carts uphill.
+During Labor Day in September, the population swells when tourists and old locals come to taste the small town atmosphere. Tourists can participate in a variety of mucking events and view heritage day plays, which plays are based upon true Pioche stories and focuses on local heritage.
-Current-day Pioche now boasts a very amiable downtown area, with parks, historic buildings and a vintage mining atmosphere. There is even a public Christmas tree, on which most locals hang decorations during a yearly christmas tree lighting in December.
+Current-day Pioche now boasts a well-developed downtown area, with parks, historic buildings and a vintage mining atmosphere. A [[christmas tree]] lighting occurs each December, with a public tree decorated by locals.
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