Rowland, Nevada
Rowland is a ghost town in northern Elko County, Nevada, United States.[1]
Rowland, Nevada | |
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| Coordinates: 41°56′12″N 115°40′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Elevation | 4,924 ft (1,501 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 861195[1] |
Description
The site of the former community is located along the Bruneau River in Bruneau Canyon in what is now the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest.
History
Rowland was established in 1880s as a ranching community and never found quality ore. The community was named after Rowland Gill, a local rancher.[2] A post office was established at Rowland in 1900.[3] There were services such as a store, and a saloon. The post office closed in November 1942 and was the end of the community. A number of buildings from the early years remain including Scott’s store and saloon and an old warehouse.[4]
See also
References
- "Rowland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 28.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rowland Post Office (historical)
- ghosttowns.com. "Rowland". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Elko County, Nevada, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Elko County map | |
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| Other unincorporated communities |
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| Indian reservation | ||
| Ghost towns |
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