Elgin, Nevada
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The first settlement at Elgin was made in 1882.[1] A post office was established at Elgin in 1913, and remained in operation until 1966.[2]
The population was 60 in 1940.[3]
A former railroad town, it is now the location of the Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site, a one-room schoolhouse museum which is open by appointment. There is an apple orchard nearby.
References
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External links
- Elgin (ghosttowns.com)
- Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Site (parks.nv.gov)
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