Panaca

Panaca, a quaint Mormon farming community founded in the 1860s, is the oldest surviving town in eastern Nevada. Many of today's residents are direct descendants of the original settlers, and the town is rich in tradition and agricultural beauty. Visitors interested in 19th century architecture will find a wide range of beautifully designed structures. Panaca is a popular stop for visitors on their way to Cathedral Gorge State Park, which offers year-round camping and exploration. A number of nearby ghost towns can also be visited. The Lincoln County Airport, about two miles west of Panaca, can accommodate small planes.

Panaca was a part of Utah when it was first settled. In 1866, the boundary was revised in response to a request from the Nevada State Legislature, and Congress granted an additional degree of longitude to Nevada's eastern border. The Mormons who refused to accept this change refused to pay Lincoln County and the state of Nevada taxes. After much conflict and extensive surveys, Mormon settlers were declared to be residents of Nevada in 1870. Many of them left the state, leaving only a few in what was supposed to be the Latter-Day Saints' foundation. Panaca remained a small outpost with a few hundred people. Visit during Pioneer Days to experience life and learn the tips and tricks of American pioneers. Guests enjoy staying at the Pine Tree Inn and eating at their bakery.