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	Elko County, Nevada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The county was organized on March 5, 1869, being taken from Lander County.
		Most of the county lies within the Great Basin, with areas along the northern boundary draining into the.
		The Humboldt River has its source in Elko County and is a major water source for northern Nevada.
	www.leessummit.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Elko_County,_Nevada (476 words)

	NSLA - Archives & Records - Nevada Governors' Biographical Information
		He returned to Nevada at the turn of the century and prior to his term as governor, Kirman was an assemblyman from Ormsby County in 1899, regent of the university, 1902-1904, and mayor of Reno, 1907-1909.
		Born in Elko, Nevada, on October 10, 1890, Morley Griswold was the third Nevada-born governor.
		Nevada's seventh governor was born in Seaport, Waldo County, Maine, on April 25, 1839 where he was apprenticed to a ship-builder and became a carpenter.
	dmla.clan.lib.nv.us /docs/nsla/archives/gov/govbib.htm (2142 words)

	Elko County, Nevada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Elko is located on the Humboldt River in the west central part of Elko County.
		Elko is the largest urban area and center of commerce and government in northeastern and north central Nevada.
		Elko is approximately halfway between Reno/Sparks (295 miles to the west) and Salt Lake City (237 miles eastward).Boise, Idaho is 246 miles north on State Route 223.
	econdev.nevadapower.com /nvp/county/elko (372 words)

	U of NEVADA NEWS STORY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Nevada was under pressure to meet deadlines of the Morrill Act (1862).
		Nevada had missed the first and second deadlines, but had been permitted to include "mining" as a college function, and was granted an extension to 1877.
		Violating Nevada statutes, two regents, appointed by a board of three, were made principal for the school in its latter years in Elko.
	www.unr.edu /nevadanews/vol2no236.htm (1689 words)

	Elko County, Nevada -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Elko County is a (A region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government) county located in the (The way something is with respect to its main attributes) state of (A state in the western United States) Nevada.
		Its (The town or city that is the seat of government for a county) county seat is (Click link for more info and facts about Elko) Elko (Click link for more info and facts about
		The (The total national income divided by the number of people in the nation) per capita income for the county is $18,482.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/el/elko_county,_nevada.htm (552 words)

	Sadler Ranch, Elko County, Nevada
		He was Nevada's third foreign born governor, born in Czarnikau, Posen Province, Prussia on January 10, 1848.
		According to family recollection, Nevada governor Reinhold Sadler (whose two story brick home is half a block north of the Colonnade House) used a tunnel to get to his Main Street store in the winter so that he wouldn't have to meet his neighbors on the street.
		During this same century, we saw Nevada grow from a collection of mining camps in a world dominated by the railroad and the telegraph, to the tourism and gaming capital of a world dominated by the microchip and the satellite.
	www.elkorose.com /sadler.html (2478 words)

	Elko: The First 100 Years (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Elko County High School, the first county school in the state, opens on Court and Sixth with 43 students, cost is $7,420.
		Nevada’s first community college was also housed in the building until it was demolished in 1974 to make way for the Green Acre apartments.
		Elko today is the largest community between Salt Lake City (235 miles to the east) and Reno (290 miles west).
	www.rabbitbrush.com /hickson/elkohist.html (1690 words)

	Nevada Northern Railway History
		The Nevada Northern Railway, completed in 1906 between the Southern Pacific junction at Cobre in Elko County and East Ely, was from its inception a subsidiary of Nevada Consolidated Copper Company (Nevada Con).
		Nevada Con train crews operated the ore trains while management was provided by the Nevada Northern Railway.
		The entire Nevada Northern diesel fleet was purchased new from EMD in 1952; it consisted of one unit, SD-7 No. 401.
	nn.railfan.net /nnhist/nnhist.htm (358 words)

	Elko County Nevada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Elko County has an ideal business climate and a quality of life unmatched by any other area.
		The Elko County Fairgrounds, home to the Silver State Stampede Rodeo, the Native American Consortium of Northeastern Nevada, and the National Basque Festival and sponsor of numerous horse races, 4-H and FFA events, and demolition derbies throughout the year.
		No Picture of Elko County is complete without a visit to our sunshine and small communities.
	www.eceda.com /county.shtml (557 words)

	VIOLENCE ON THE ELKO ROAD
		He had lived in Newark Valley, Nevada for much of his life, had owned Buck's Station, Warm Springs and other ranches in the Valley, and was familiar with the area.
		In the spring of 1869 the shortest stage and freight road between Elko and Hamilton was constructed by Gilson and was known as the Gilson Toll Road or Gilson Turnpike.
		There was no one present in the house to witness the shooting except the sister of Gilson, and her son, who state that Irwin fired the first shot; but all other accounts agree that he was unarmed.
	www.webpanda.com /WP_cemeteries/james_irwin_grave.htm (2154 words)

	Elko County Chapter Nevada Archaeological Association
		The purpose of ECCNAA is to help preserve Nevada's antiquites, encourage the study of archaeology and to educate the public as to the aims of archaeological research.
		The Elko County Chapter of the Nevada Archaeological Association members will be having their yard sale on September 3rd on the lawn at Great Basin College.
		Be a personal envoy of NAA (Elko County Chapter) and responsible for conducting oneself in a manner that protects the integrity of the artifacts, sites and other material.
	www.elkoarchaeology.org (868 words)

	Nevada Secretary of State - Counties - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		No accurate account of the naming of Elko County has come down through the years and the origin of the name remains a mater of speculation.
		It is rumored that Charles Crocker, of the Central Pacific Railroad, named it Elko because of his passion of wild animals - merely adding an "o" to "elk".
		Whatever the tale, Elko County was created March 5, 1869, with Elko as the county seat.
	sos.state.nv.us /county/elko.htm (102 words)

	Ruby Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Ruby Valley, Nevada
		Ruby Valley extends from a portion of the northwest corner of White Pine County, Nevada with its largest part in Elko County, Nevada.
		The first white man to enter Ruby Valley was Jedediah Smith when he crossed the southern end of the valley in 1827 while traveling from California to the Great Salt Lake.
		The Ruby Valley Fish Hatchery was established in 1940 by Elko County.
	www.webpanda.com /white_pine_county/Places/ruby_marsh.htm (1112 words)

	Deeth, Elko County, Nevada
		Bessie Grock Winchell, who was a life-long resident of Elko County.
		In 1895, Nevada had a total population of 45,761.
		This file was created by Judy Swett to honor the memory and service of Elko County, Nevada Veterans.
	www.elkorose.com /deeth.html (1412 words)

	Elko County Nevada Ghost Towns
		My efforts to save the Tobar station (the last wood WP station left in Nevada) seemed successful and it was slated to be moved to Elko to serve as the chamber of commerce's new office.
		After moving to Elko County, he became respected and admired for his knowledge of the cattle industry.
		A unique part of Elko County's history was the flume and power plant built in Lamoille Canyon during 1912.
	www.nvghosttowns.topcities.com /elko/elkolst.htm (12403 words)

	Rocks & Minerals: Stibnite Murray Mine, Elko County, Nevada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Mines of the Cripple Creek district, Teller County, contained locally important amounts of stibnite, and in the 1960s small stibnite crystals partially coated by native gold could be collected from the Alice glory hole, Clear Creek County.
		Stibnite specimens have been found at several Nevada occurrences, many of which are associated with epithermal precious-metal deposits of either historical or current importance.
		Humboldt County; the Savage mine and the Reveille district, Nye County; the Trinity Mountains, Pershing County; and the Taylor district, White Pine County.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0GDX/is_6_74/ai_58243239 (1177 words)

	Elko, Nevada - Rabbitbrush, Comprehensive Community Web Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Elko County is the third largest county in the United States of America.
		Nevada is notorious for it's ability to survive fluctuations of the gold prices, due to it's low cost of mining.
		Rabbitbrush understands that putting the world in touch with Nevada and Elko County residents in touch with the global market diversifies the economic status as well as the social status.
	www.rabbitbrush.com (201 words)

	Edna Patterson Collection 95-87
		She was a founder of the Northeastern Nevada Historical Society, was instrumental in the establishment of the Northeastern Nevada Museum, and served on the Museum's board of directors.
		Patterson finished her unpublished autobiography, entitled "Home Means Nevada: The Autobiography of Edna B. Patterson and the History of the Patterson Family and Their Life in Nevada." A copy is in the manuscript collections of the Special Collections Department (collection number 94-09).
		Notes taken at Jarbidge, Nevada on the Occasion of the Visit of the Northeastern Nevada Historical Society to the Town, July 21, 1959, recorded by Edna B. Patterson; Notes taken from Hugh Martin in May, 1958: Mountain City and Gold Creek Area by Edna B. Patterson.
	www.library.unr.edu /specoll/mss/95-87.html (2094 words)

	Tuscarora Elko County Nevada Ghost Towns
		Tuscarora, destined to be one of the lengendary towns of Nevada, had humble beginnings and took almost 10 years to become a populus town.
		By the summer of 1877, Tuscarora had a population of 3,000 and was rivalling Elko as the biggest town in the county.
		The Nevada Central's superintendent, C.A. Hirchcliffe, made numerous trips to Tuscarora and the Tuscarora Times-Review flatly stated that it was a "done deal."However, the great plans disappeared as quickly as they came.
	nvghosttowns.topcities.com /pastpro/tuscaror.htm (6131 words)

	Carlin Canyon, Elko County, Nevada
		The Humboldt traces an east-west arc through Nevada's north-south oriented mountain ranges and its river plain was the route for emigrants heading to California.
		Humboldt County was created on November 25, 1861 as one of the original nine counties of the Territory of Nevada.
		The county shares its name with the Humboldt River, which passes through northern Nevada and the southeastern portion of Humboldt County.
	www.elkorose.com /carlincanyon.html (1529 words)

	Genealogy Resources on the Internet - Nevada Mailing Lists
		Requests should be as specific as possible and include county name, specific family of interest, and year whenever possible.
		While the principal focus of the list is discussions among the Nevada GenWeb County Coordinators, the list is also open to the public for general queries (e.g., help in finding map locations, cemeteries, etc.).
		Individuals seeking information on Nevada or specific Nevada counties can use the Nevada GenWeb Project Homepage to find information, links, or contacts to aid in their research.
	www.rootsweb.com /~jfuller/gen_mail_states-nv.html (1087 words)

	Elko County Rose Garden
		Harison's Yellow, First Rose of Spring, Elko, Nevada, May 29, 2003.
		We also photograph areas of beauty and interest in Northeastern Nevada, collect information and history and publish original poetry written in or about Northern Nevada.
		We are a fledgling rose garden in the high-desert of northeastern Nevada.
	www.elkorose.com (314 words)

	S.O.S. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		At one time there were 6 or 7 Elko County deputies and all were supportive.
		We were met by Elko Co. Commissioner, Mike Nannini, and all the light barred emergency vehicles in Wells, NV.
		Outside of Elko, vehicles of every description were lining the roadside to line up for the parade.
	www.mtmultipleuse.org /s_o_s_.htm (820 words)

	jackpot nevada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Despite being on the Nevada side of the line, Jackpot is now one of the largest employers...
		Jackpot, Nevada NV Community Profile: Data, Info and ResourcesJackpot, Nevada (NV) HTL Profile includes Jackpot, NV census, demographic and income data, parks, schools, libraries, hospitals, airports, hotels, motels,...
		Jackpot: Weather and Much More From Answers.comJackpot, Nevada is a small, unincorporated town in Elko County.
	jackpot.toyfonda.com /jackpot-nevada (227 words)

	Elko NV Veterans Cemetery - by J. Swett
		This file was created to honor the memory and service of Elko County Nevada Veterans.
		I may have additional information on these or other Elko area burials.
		Elko City New Sections 1, 2, 3, A & B. Elko Catholic.
	freepages.military.rootsweb.com /~schmoe/vetcemold9.html (186 words)

	OCTA -- Trail Guides, Maps, & Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The author describes the development of the trail and the lives and fortunes of those crossing Nevada.
		This full-color map of the trails of Johnson, Wyandotte and part of Leavenworth Counties, Kansas is excellent for the trail buff who wants to know about the Kansas City Metro Area.
		The trails in this all-inclusive map have been selected to represent the sweep of history from the Spanish entrada in 1776 to the early automobile roads of the 20th century.
	nwocta.com /octastore/gdbooks.htm (2573 words)

	Misc. Elko County, Nevada Obituaries
		Regina was born Aug. 26, 1938, to lifelong residents Ralph and Olive Stewart in Elko, Nev. She graduated from Elko County High School in 1956 and received her BA in education from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1960.
		He spent many good years in Elko, hunting, fishing, visiting with friends and had many great memories to recall of the Cornwall Basin area of northern Elko County as well as Lamoille, the Ruby Mountains, the Deep Creek Mountains and West Desert of Utah.
		He is survived by nephews, Bob Heguy, Mitch Heguy and Bob Smith, all of Elko; and by nieces, Lori Glover of Spring Creek, and Diane Smith of Calif.; three great-nephews and four great-nieces.
	www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/nv/nv-elko1.htm (2140 words)

	Welcome to Elko County, NV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		We are a county always looking towards the horizon and exciting opportunities for growth that are arising, while embracing the traditions and beliefs of those brave pioneers who founded our region and saw the greatness and prospect of the 4th largest county in the continental United States.
		The information on this website is provided as a public service by Elko County.
		Therefore, Elko county gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to content, accuracy, reliability or completeness of the data and assumes no responsibility for the same.
	www.elkocountynv.net (159 words)

	Elko County, Nevada 1900 Team Census Transcription
		Sprucemount, due east to the state line, due south to the White Pine county line, west along the county line to the summit of the Ruby Mountains, thence north along the Ruby Mountains to the place of beginning
		The Dunphy estate ranches, the Adobe and Sixteen Mile Stations on the Tuscarora stage road, all the ranches along the Humboldt river from Osino Station west to the Eureka county line and all ranches along Ten Mile Creek.
		Boundaries: Commencing at a point on the county and state line directly north of Wells on the Central Pacific R. R.; thence east along the county line to a point directly north of Otego on the Central Pacific R.R., south to Otego, south along the Goshute mountains to the south end of and incl.
	www.us-census.org /states/nevada/teams/Elko1900.htm (435 words)

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