The Legend of Snowshoe Thompson - Exploring Genoa Cemetery, Nevada

Genoa Cemetery is located on the site of the first permanent settlement in the State of Nevada. Many pioneers, including the legendary mailman Snowshoe Thompson are buried there. This will be the first in an ongoing series of videos on the Carson Valley. Very Special Thanks for the Financial Support of my Patrons: Mary Doris Carolyn Golowka Eddie Gudino Angie Hougen Tony Inglima Julie Maravilla Ruby McKoy Roger Quesnell Mary Simpson Burney Smith Emily Speiser Bonnie Spenst Acknowledgements: Book: “Cemeteries of Carson City and Carson Valley,” by Cindy Southerland Article: “A History of the Genoa Cemetery,” by Billie J. Rightmire Article: “The Unstoppable Snowshoe Thompson,” by Bob Pedersen Genoa Cemetery Association SnowshoeThompson.org Newspapers.com Find A Grave Disclaimer: This video may contain copyright material and is being used under Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107 Fair Usage for nonprofit, non-competing, educational, political commentary and criticism. Grave Explorations is not affiliated with, or compensated by any of the institutions or persons featured in this video. All content is posted for historical/educational purposes only.