Rowland, Nevada
Rowland, Nevada | |
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| 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) |
Rowland is a ghost town in Elko County, Nevada in the United States.[1]
History
Rowland was established in 1880s as a ranching community and never found quality ore. There were services such as a post office, 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.[2]
Notes
- ^ "Rowland, Nevada". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ ghosttowns.com. "Rowland". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
Municipalities and communities of Elko County, Nevada, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |