Birch, Nevada

Birch is an extinct town in Eureka County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.[1]

History

The community was named after James E. Birch, a stagecoach line entrepreneur.[1][2] A post office was established at Birch in 1901, and remained in operation until 1926.[3] In 1941, Birch had 15 inhabitants.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Birch (historical)
  2. 1 2 Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 33.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Birch Post Office (historical)

Coordinates: 39°45′30″N 117°46′53″W / 39.75833°N 117.78139°W / 39.75833; -117.78139

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