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The Gardnerville Dragon is a 16-foot-tall sculpture at the entrance to Jacobsen's Rusty Rancho in the Carson Valley. The Carson Valley tourism authority describes it as the iconic greeter of an open-air gallery of metal and wood art on the property.
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Dragon sculpture (Jacobsen's Rusty Rancho)
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Approximate location · 38.938° N, 119.741° W
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The dragon stands at the entrance to Jacobsen's Rusty Rancho, Gardnerville. The property also holds other metal and wood sculptures and a gift shop.
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Private residence open to the public when the gate is open; weekends suggested; the tourism authority advises respectful visits and calling ahead. Exact street point is deliberately not given (private home).
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