Stine, Nevada

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

History

A post office called Kershaw was established in 1892, the name was changed to Stine in 1904, and the post office closed in 1909.[2] The community was named after Marcus Stine, a businessperson in the mining industry.[1] Variant names were "Cana" and "Stine Station".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stine
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stine Post Office (historical)

Coordinates: 37°29′43″N 114°35′20″W / 37.49528°N 114.58889°W / 37.49528; -114.58889

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