Rowland, Nevada
Rowland, Nevada | |
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Ghost Town | |
Rowland Rowland Location within the state of Nevada | |
Coordinates: 41°56′12″N 115°40′43″W / 41.93667°N 115.67861°WCoordinates: 41°56′12″N 115°40′43″W / 41.93667°N 115.67861°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Nevada |
County | Elko |
Elevation | 4,924 ft (1,501 m) |
Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
• Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
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.
- ↑ ghosttowns.com. "Rowland". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved 2013-03-06.
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