Fort Riley (3)

 (1860-1860) - A settlers Fort established in 1860 during the Pyramid Lake Paiute War in Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada. Abandoned in 1860. Also known as.

History
A milita force of 105 Virginia City settlers under the command of Major William Ormsby was ambushed on 12 May 1860 by a superior Paiute Indian force and 77 militia members, including Major Ormsby, were killed.

Word of the massacre caused the citizens of Virginia City to convert a partially completed stone building into a fort for the protection of the women and children. The fort was named Fort Riley and it later became the Virginia Hotel.

A cease-fire was declared in August 1860 and the fort was no longer required.

Current Status
No remains in Virginia City, Storey County, Nevada

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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Riley (3)
 * Forts of Storey County]