Acoma, Nevada

Acoma is an extinct town in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

History

The first settlement at Acoma was made about 1905.[2] A post office was in operation at Acoma from 1905 until 1913.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acoma
  2. Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 43.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acoma Post Office (historical)

Coordinates: 37°32′54″N 114°10′21″W / 37.54833°N 114.17250°W / 37.54833; -114.17250

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