Allred, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Allred
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 Allred
Location in Nevada
Allred
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| Counties | Nye |
| Elevation | 4,846/1,477 ft (1,477 m) |
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| • Total | 0 |
Allred is a place in Nye County, Nevada, that is now known as a ghost town. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left, leaving behind empty buildings or sometimes no signs of a town at all. Allred is one of those places where nothing is left to see.
Allred: A Brief History
Allred was a very small settlement that existed for only a short time. It was located in the state of Nevada, which is known for having many ghost towns. These towns often popped up quickly when valuable resources like gold or silver were discovered nearby.
The Post Office
The most important part of Allred's history was its post office. A post office is a place where mail is sent and received.
- The post office in Allred opened on April 17, 1911.
- Two people, Allen Oxborrow and George Kump, were in charge of the mail there. They were called postmasters.
- However, the post office did not stay open for long. It closed just over a year later, on October 31, 1912.
Why Towns Become Ghost Towns
Towns like Allred often become ghost towns for a few reasons:
- Resources run out: If a town was built because of a mine, it might be abandoned when the mine's resources are gone.
- Economic changes: Sometimes, a town's main business fails, and people have to move away to find work.
- Natural disasters: Floods, fires, or other disasters can force people to leave.
- New roads or railways: If a new transportation route bypasses a town, it can lose its importance.
In Allred's case, its very short history suggests it might not have had a strong reason to exist in the first place, or perhaps a planned development never fully took off. Today, there are no buildings or signs left to show that Allred was ever there. It has completely disappeared back into the landscape.
