Where was the Comstock Lode first discovered? August 1, 2020September 7, 2011 by Pamela Landy The gold and silver ore deposit called the Comstock Lode was discovered in 1859 in what is now Virginia City, Nevada. Related Answers How many ancient Norse settlements have been discovered in North America? When were the planets discovered? Who discovered the speed of light? What are the capitals of each of the 50 states? In what year was each U.S. state admitted to the Union? Where is Harpers Ferry, site of John Brown’s abolitionist raid?
