Verdi, Nevada is an unincorporated community in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area. Verdi is immediately adjacent to the California town by that name, across the state line. Verdi was named for the Italian opera composer, Guiseppe Verdi, by Charles Crocker, the founder of the Central Pacific Railroad. Verdi was formed when the Pacific Railroad line reached its site, west of the future town of Reno. Many of its early residents had abandoned the town of Crystal Peak after learning that the railroad was going to bypass their town by nearly two miles. The town’s early economy was largely based on timber, which waned after the town and its timber stands had been destroyed by fire three times, the last in 1927. Currently, the town is a commuter town for people who work in Reno.
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Crystal Peak was a golf course that was part of the River Pines Residential project in Verdi, Nevada. Now closed, the site tells the story of its closure, alledging tax fraud, tax evasion, and other problems. Supporting documents are included.
http://www.verdi.us/
The casino and recreational vehicle park is situated on Gold Ranch Road, Verdi, Nevada. The campgrounds is featured, including its amenities, dining and gaming facilities, promotional offers, and contacts.
http://www.goldranchrvcasino.com/
Maintained by the Verdi History Preservation Society, the site offers a history of the community, photographs, and various historical articles, as well as an overview of the organization, its schedules, and contacts.
http://www.verdihistory.org/
Located in Verdi, Nevada, the equine trails wind through three thousand acres of Sierra Nevada foothills. Its trail rides, day camps, lessons, and horse boarding services are featured.
http://www.verditrailsranch.com/
Verdi Volunteer Fire Department
The VVFD is a volunteer department providing fire and emergency medical services to the Verdi and Mogul, Nevada region, including wildfire educational programs, school fire safety events, and home smoke detector inspections. Its services, apparatus, and membership policies are featured.
http://www.verdivfd.org/
