Grace Melissa Dangberg

1896 — 1985

Grace Dangberg was the granddaughter of Heinrick Frederick Dangberg, a pioneer Carson Valley settler from a village near Minden, Germany, whose family founded Minden, Nevada.

Miss Dangberg, a distinguished Nevadan, devoted her considerable talents and fortune to the enhancement of cultural pursuits and Nevada history, giving generously to the University of Nevada-Reno, the Carson Valley Historical Society and other deserving institutions.

Dedicated by the Historical Society in 1988.

Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street and Esmeralda Avenue, on the left when traveling south on 6th Street.

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