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Carp, Nevada
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 Carp, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Carp, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 845397 |
Carp, Nevada is a ghost town in Lincoln County, Nevada, in the United States. It is located about 35 miles (56 km) south of Caliente. Carp sits near the Meadow Valley Wash, which is a stream that flows into Lake Mead.
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What Was Carp, Nevada?
Carp began as a small station for the Union Pacific Railroad. This railroad helped connect different parts of the country. Towns like Carp often grew up around these important train stops.
The Story of the Post Office
The town's post office first opened on June 29, 1918. It was called "Cliffdale" at that time. However, this name was quickly changed. The post office officially reopened as "Cliffdale" on June 7, 1921.
Then, on December 1, 1925, the name changed again to "Carp." The town was named after a railroad agent who worked there. In 1941, Carp had a population of 66 people. The Carp post office stayed open to serve nearby ranches until July 1, 1974. On that day, it closed for good.
What Remains of Carp Today?
Today, not much is left of Carp. You can still see a railroad siding. A siding is a short track next to the main railroad line. It is often used for trains to wait or pass each other. Sometimes, idling trains can still be seen there. You can also find the remains of the old watering reservoir. This was a place where water was stored, likely for the trains or the town.
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