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Metropolis

1911 - 1947

Elko County, Nevada

Metropolis: (Twelve miles northwest of Wells) A land promotion scheme of the Pacific Reclamation Company. Using a name denoting a large city and prosperity, the company started the place in 1911. Drought, water rights litigation, high interest rates, jackrabbits and Mormon crickets contributed to the demise of the town and surrounding farms. 

HOWARD HICKSON'S

Elko County Place Names

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Monument (click on this photo to enlarge)

Metropolis Hotel

Metropolis School and Playground

Artifacts from the residential area (I know it is difficult but please leave these cool things for the next person to enjoy)

Metropolis Cemetery

References:

Paher, Stanley W., 1970, Nevada Ghost Towns & Mining Camps,

Howell-North Books, Berkeley, California.

Available from:  Northeastern Nevada Museum

Additional Information:  Northeastern Nevada Museum

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