Acoma, Nevada
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Acoma, Nevada | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 5,528 ft (1,685 m) |
Acoma is an extinct town in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.[1]
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
[edit | edit source]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]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acoma
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- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Acoma Post Office (historical)
