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Elko County is the fourth-largest county by area in the contiguous United States, ranking lower when the boroughs of Alaska are included. It is one of only 10 counties in the U.S. with more than 10,000 square miles (25,900 km 2) of area. Elko County is the second-largest county by area in Nevada, with only Nye County being larger.
Elko is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Elko County. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] As of the official 2020 U.S. Census , the city has a population of 20,564. Elko serves as the center of the Ruby Valley , a region with a population of over 55,000.
List of Registered Historic Places in Elko County, Nevada, USA: The locations of National Register properties and districts (at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below), may be seen in an online map by clicking on "Map of all coordinates". [1] The county has 6 listings on the National Register, and one former listing.
Tuscarora was founded in Elko County, after an expedition by trader William Heath to find gold, in 1867. The community derives its name from the Tuscarora people. [6] As miners flocked to the town, a fort was built to offer protection from Indian raids and a water ditch was created to supply the town with water.
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Cornucopia is an extinct town located in Elko County, Nevada. [1] The town used to be well-known for its mining district area, which was established in 1873. [2] [3] Cornucopia was also known under several names, including Milltown and Kaufmanville. [1] [4]
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Elko County Courthouse is a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located at 571 Idaho Street in Elko, Nevada. History [ edit ]