Acoma, Nevada

Ghost town in Nevada, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Acoma is an extinct town in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.[1]

CountryUnited States
Elevation5,528 ft (1,685 m)
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Acoma is located in Nevada
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Acoma is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 37°32′54″N 114°10′21″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyLincoln
Elevation5,528 ft (1,685 m)
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A variant name is Acoma Station.[2]

The name was probably transferred from the older settlement in New Mexico. The name probably means people of the white rock in the Keres language.[2]

History

In spring, 1904, the Utah and Eastern Copper Company started mining in the area.[2]

The first settlement at Acoma was made about 1905.[3] A post office was in operation at Acoma from 1905 until 1913.[4]

In 1941, the Acoma had a population of 15.[3]

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