Carson City is the capital of Nevada and the home of the state government. It's also the county seat of Carson City County. The city is located on the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada and at the western edge of the Carson Valley. The city was founded in 1858 and named after Kit Carson, the famed frontiersman and Indian fighter.
The city is located in the middle of the state and is the gateway to the Lake Tahoe area to the north and the Reno-Sparks area to the south. The city has a population of about 50,000 and is the third most populous city in the state.
The city is home to the Nevada State Museum, the Nevada State Capitol, the Nevada Supreme Court and the Governor's Mansion. The city also has a number of historic buildings and homes, including the home of Mark Twain, which is open to the public.
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