Currant, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Currant, Nevada
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Unincorporated community
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Currant, Nevada, viewed from westbound U.S. Route 6
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 Currant, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Currant, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Established | 1868 |
| Population | |
| • Total | 65 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific Daylight Time) |
Currant is a small, quiet community located in Nye County, Nevada, in the United States. It's not a big city but rather an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a town or city.
People first settled in Currant in 1868. It began as a farming town with only a few residents. Today, about 65 people call Currant home.
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Why is it Called Currant?
Currant got its name from the wild currant plants that grew in the area. These plants were common near the local creeks. So, the creeks were named Currant Creek, and the community took its name from them.
A Look at Currant's Past
Currant has a simple but interesting history.
- Early Days: The community was founded in 1868. It was mainly a place for farming.
- Post Office History: Currant has had a post office several times. It first opened on April 16, 1883. It then reopened on September 19, 1892, and again on August 31, 1926. The post office finally closed down on December 31, 1943.
- Gold Discovery: In 1914, a small amount of gold was found near Currant. This discovery brought some excitement to the area.
- Mining for Magnesite: In the late 1930s, people discovered deposits of a mineral called magnesite in Nye County. Magnesite is used in many things, like making bricks for furnaces. While larger deposits were found elsewhere, Currant had some small but productive mines. However, magnesite mining in the area stopped in 1942.
Getting Around Currant
Currant is located right on a major road called U.S. Route 6. This road is important for connecting different parts of Nevada. Another state road, State Route 379, also meets U.S. Route 6 in Currant.
The community also has a small airport nearby called the Currant Ranch Airport. This helps people travel to and from the area.
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