Virginia City, claiming 10,000 citizens, was made the capital of the new territory in 1865.

"It's the same situation as they had at Virginia City."

The capital then moved to Virginia City, where it remained until 1875.

Virginia City is home to several buildings and artifacts that remain from the time it was a boom town.

Cotton is located 27 miles south of the city of Virginia.

Between 1859 and 1875, Virginia City experienced five serious fires.

Coal mining began about the start of the 20th century at Virginia City.

Remnants of the town can still be seen today along with nearby Virginia City.

After three years of drought, Virginia City became a ghost town in 1913.

The miners in Virginia City were paid the very high wage of $4.00/day.