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South Fork, Nevada

Coordinates: 40°38′25″N 115°43′33″W / 40.64028°N 115.72583°W / 40.64028; -115.72583
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South Fork
South Fork is located in Nevada
South Fork
South Fork
Location in Nevada
South Fork is located in the United States
South Fork
South Fork
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°38′25″N 115°43′33″W / 40.64028°N 115.72583°W / 40.64028; -115.72583
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyElko

South Fork is an unincorporated community semi-ghost town in Elko County, Nevada in the United States.[1]

History

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This region was settled by white men in 1867. South Fork was a stagecoach stop and there was a big hotel which closed in 1871. In 1874, the post office was reopened and closed in 1877. The area is now known as Shepherd's Station, a recreation park that offers fishing, hunting and camping.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Fork, Nevada Dead link
  2. ^ ghosttowns.com. "South Fork, Nevada". www.ghosttowns.com. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
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