Denver S. Dickerson (January 24, 1872-November 28, 1925) was born in Millville, California. He came to Nevada after serving in the Spanish American War. Dickerson served as a clerk and recorder for White Pine County, and later owned and edited White Pine News and Ely Mining Expositor. Dickerson became Acting-Governor upon the death of John Sparks. He did not seek a second. After his term as acting-governor, Dickerson was appointed Superintendent of the state police and ex-officio warden of the state prison. He served as Superintendent of the state prison until his death.

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