A major city in Nevada known as 'The Biggest Little City in the World,' famous for casinos, gambling, and its proximity to Lake Tahoe.
Named in 1868 in honor of Union General Jesse L. Reno, a Civil War officer. The city grew dramatically after the Central Pacific Railroad arrived, transforming from a small settlement into a gambling destination.
Reno became the 'divorce capital' of America in the 1930s because Nevada had the shortest residency requirement for divorce—just six weeks. Wealthy women from across the country moved there temporarily, creating a booming economy around this legal loophole before other states changed their laws.
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