Rowland is a ghost town in northern Elko County, Nevada, United States.[1]

Rowland, Nevada
Rowland is located in Nevada
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Rowland
Location of Rowland
Rowland is located in the United States
Rowland
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Rowland (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°56′12″N 115°40′43″W / 41.93667°N 115.67861°W / 41.93667; -115.67861
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyElko
Elevation4,924 ft (1,501 m)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID861195[1]

Description

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The site of the former community is located along the Bruneau River in Bruneau Canyon in what is now the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest.

History

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Rowland was established in 1880s as a ranching community and never found quality ore. The community was named after Rowland Gill, a local rancher.[2] A post office was established at Rowland in 1900.[3] There were services such as 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.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Rowland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 28.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rowland Post Office (historical)
  4. ^ ghosttowns.com. "Rowland". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
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