Atwood, Nevada
Atwood is a former mining settlement located 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Mina in Nye County, Nevada. Founded in 1901, it was the most important mining village in the Fairplay Mining District, that was called "Atwood Mining District" as well. After Atwood was totally deserted in 1908, the settlement revived in 1914. The last resident left the mining settlement in 1959. Currently, only one foundation and fragments of glass remain.
Atwood | |
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Atwood Location in Nevada | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′53″N 117°51′22″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Counties | Nye |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Deserted | 1959 |
| Elevation | 6,001 ft (1,829 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 0 |
| GNIS feature ID | 848496 |
Atwood was named after the Atwood Mining District, which was named after its discoverer.
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