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Sparks

Nevada, United States · North America

About Sparks

Sparks is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Reno, 54km from Lake Tahoe.

Sparks is a town located in Nevada, United States. With a population of 96,094, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Sparks sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sparks to your route.

About Sparks

The Washoe County Library-Sparks Branch, at a prominent corner location at 814 Victorian St. in Sparks, Nevada, is a historic building that was designed by Nevada architect Frederick J. DeLongchamps and was built in 1931. Also known as Sparks Justice Court, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in

Read more 1992. It was deemed significant for serving as a unique example of the Mediterranean Revival style in Sparks. It is the oldest surviving government building in Sparks. It was built as the Sparks Branch of the Washoe County Library System. In 1965 the library was moved to a bigger building and the City of Sparks Justice Court, which had been in the building already, was expanded to the entire building. In 1992 there were plans to make the building into a museum.

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Where is Sparks located?

Sparks is located in Nevada, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.5349 latitude, -119.7527 longitude.

What is the population of Sparks?

Sparks has a population of approximately 96,094 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
96,094
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Nevada
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.5349, -119.7527

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Sparks

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

National Automobile Museum

Over 200 antique, vintage, and classic cars from the Harrah Collection displayed in realistic street-scene settings.

5 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Tahoe

A stunning alpine lake straddling California and Nevada, renowned for its cobalt-blue clarity, world-class skiing, and scenic mountain drives.

54 km · about 65 min drive

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