Dresslerville, Nevada

Dresslerville, also known as Dresslerville Colony, is an unincorporated area in Nevada that is home to a Washoe tribe community. It was named for Nevada state senator William F. Dressler who donated a 40-acre tract to the Washoe tribe.^[2] US Route 395 runs nearby and a historical marker commemorates the area's history. A school opened in the area in 1924.^[3] The community is along the East Fork Carson River.^[4]

Dresslerville, Nevada
Unincorporated area
Coordinates: 38°53′53″N 119°43′01″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Nevada
County	Douglas
Elevation [1]	4,895 ft (1,492 m)
Nevada Historical Marker
Reference no.	131

The Dressleeville Colony is the largest Washoe community in population with 348 members as of 1991.^[5] It is located on 90 acres (36 ha) in Gardnerville near the Gardnerville Ranchos.^[6] Most of the tribe's public buildings are here including a community center, gymnasium, and park. There are five community representatives.^[7]

See also

• Gardnerville, Nevada