South Fork, Nevada

South Fork is an unincorporated community semi-ghost town in Elko County, Nevada in the United States.[1]

History

This region was settled by white men in 1867. South Fork was a stagecoach stop and there was a big hotel which closed in 1871. In 1874, the post office was reopened and closed in 1877. The area is now known as Shepherd's Station, a recreation park that offers fishing, hunting and camping.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Fork, Nevada
  2. ↑ ghosttowns.com. "South Fork, Nevada". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved 2013-03-08.

Coordinates: 40°38′25″N 115°43′33″W / 40.64028°N 115.72583°W / 40.64028; -115.72583

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