Joseco, Nevada
Joseco is an extinct town in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
History
A post office was in operation at Joseco from 1916 until 1943.[2] Joseco is derived from "Joseph", so named after a Mormon leader.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Joseco
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Joseco Post Office (historical)
- ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 45.
Municipalities and communities of Lincoln County, Nevada, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 37°30′07″N 114°13′45″W / 37.50194°N 114.22917°W
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