Cities & Towns in Lyon County, NV
Lyon County, county in Nevada, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 58,319 inhabitants. The county was created 163 years ago in 1861. Its county seat is Yerington.
There are 4 city/town in Lyon County, NV. The largest city of Lyon County is Fernley with a population of 21,926. Other cities include, Silver Springs population 5,296, Yerington population 3,253 and Smith population 1,033
Fernley
Fernley, City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States
Silver Springs
Silver Springs, Town in Nevada
Yerington
Yerington, City in Nevada
Lyon County is located in northwest Nevada between Reno and Las Vegas. The county has a population of around 57,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Lyon County:
Fernley is the largest city in Lyon County with around 20,000 residents. It originated as a railroad town in the early 1900s. Fernley has grown rapidly in recent decades and features parks, golf courses, and shopping centers.
Yerington serves as the county seat of Lyon County and has around 3,000 residents. It was founded in 1912 and named for Henry Yerington, a railroad executive. The downtown has historic buildings and sites like the Lyon County Courthouse.
Silver Springs sits along US Highway 50 and has around 6,000 residents. It originated as a trading post in the 1860s. Today it has small businesses, restaurants, and historic landmarks like the Pony Express Lodge.
Dayton
Dayton is a small town east of Silver Springs with around 8,000 residents. It contains the historic Dayton Depot Museum and Odeon Hall Theater along Main Street. Nearby is the Dayton State Park.
Mound House
Mound House is an unincorporated town south of Carson City with around 1,700 residents. It originated in the 1850s around silver and gold mining. Historic sites include the Stone House and ruins of the Mound House.
All Lyon County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lyon County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Fernley | City in Lyon County, Nevada, United States | 21,926 |
| Silver Springs | Town in Nevada | 5,296 |
| Smith | Unincorporated community in Lyon County, Nevada | 1,033 |
| Yerington | City in Nevada | 3,253 |
