Basque Americans in Nevada

Basques have been living in Northern Nevada for over a century and form a population of several thousand. Basque immigrants first came in the mid-1800s during the Gold rush. The Basques have also been closely-tied to sheep herding in Nevada and neighboring states.

Martin Hotel, a hotel that served as a boardinghouse for Basque sheepherders.

The Basque-American culture is especially prominent in the town of Winnemucca.^[1][2] Basque immigrants to Winnemucca founded the Martin Hotel and the Winnemucca Hotel, both of which were associated with the Basque sheepherders.^[3][4]

Winnemucca Hotel, a hotel that served as a boardinghouse for Basque sheepherders.