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Incline Village History
Although today's Incline Village was founded in 1959, its history is steeped in the lore of silver mining of the 1800's. The area was so named for the steep 4,000 foot rail tramway that shuttled logs over the summit east of the village for use in the silver mines in Virginia City, Nevada. At that time, Incline Village was completely deforested to supply timbers for the silver mines. Until development started in the late 1950's, Incline Village was just a stop on the road from Kings Beach to Glenbrook.

Today, Incline Village has grown into a wealthy mountain community intended as a recreational paradise. Names such as Hobart, Whittell and Harrah have long been associated with the Incline Village area. When the Crystal Bay Development Company optioned 9,000 acres from Whittell and hired Robert Trent Jones to design the first Incline Village golf course - Incline Village was on its way.

The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) controls the golf courses, Diamond Peak Ski Area and the other recreational amenities that are such an integral part of home ownership in Incline Village. Every homeowner has access to the IVGID amenities which is a real drawing card for the community. For those seeking shelter from personal income taxes Incline Village may be the answer.