Rand, Nevada
Rand is an extinct town in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.[1]
History
A post office was established at Rand in 1915, and remained in operation until 1935.[2] The community was named after R. J. Rand, a businessperson in the local mining industry.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rand (historical)
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rand Post Office (historical)
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 52.
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38°46′33″N 118°40′27″W / 38.77583°N 118.67417°W
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