We defined the oldest town by the year it was settled and officially established. Some date back to the 1500s, while others weren't settled until the 1800s. Many towns were named after the Native ...

Genoa, the Silver State’s first town — older than Nevada itself — is a cozy relic steeped in history that may as well double as a Hallmark movie set this time of year. Related Articles California’s ...

Although Washington did not officially become a state until 1889, its story stretches far deeper into the past. Long before ...