Carson City's True Namesake: A Surprising Tale

Kit Carson, the legendary frontiersman, passed away in 1868, but his name lives on in places like Carson City, Nevada. However, historical records show that Carson City was laid out before his death and Fremonts expedition never entered the valley. The town was named in 1864 by delegate Frank Proctor, not Abraham Curry. Carson did pass through Eagle Valley in 1853, but the town was not established until years later. Despite never setting foot in the city, Carsons influence led to the naming of Carson City. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f2dda1a43120875