Reno is a city in the United States state of Nevada and sits in the northwest section of the state, near the California state line. Reno is known as "The Biggest Little City in the World." Reno is known for it's casino & tourism industry and is the largest city in Washoe County. The city is named after Civil War Union Major General Jesse L. Reno, who was killed in action during the American Civil War. Reno is part of the Reno–Sparks metropolitan area, which is the second-most populous metropolitan area in the state of Nevada after the Las Vegas Valley.