Omco, Nevada

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

A post office was established at Omco in 1917, and remained in operation until 1921.[2] The community's name is derived from the Olympic Mines Company.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Omco
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Omco Post Office (historical)
  3. ↑ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 52.

Coordinates: 38°36′29″N 117°53′35″W / 38.60806°N 117.89306°W / 38.60806; -117.89306

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