Moleen, Nevada

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

History

The first settlement at Moleen was made in 1869.[2] In 1941, Moleen had 10 inhabitants.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moleen
  2. ↑ Carlson, Helen S. (1974). Nevada Place Names: A Geographical Dictionary. University of Nevada Press. p. 170. ISBN 978-0-87417-094-8.
  3. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 26.

Coordinates: 40°44′19″N 115°56′51″W / 40.73861°N 115.94750°W / 40.73861; -115.94750

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