Deeth, Nevada facts for kids
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Deeth, Nevada
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 Deeth, Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89823
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| Area code(s) | 775 |
Deeth (pronounced 'DEETH') is a small, quiet community in Elko County, Nevada, in the United States. It's not a big city with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live together, but it's managed by the county, not its own town council. It's also a census-designated place, which means the U.S. government counts its population for official records. Deeth is located near a major highway called Interstate 80. The local Shoshoni language name for Deeth is Teai.
The Story of Deeth
Deeth started to grow in 1869 when the Central Pacific Railroad built its tracks through the area. A special station was set up here for trains and telegraph messages. In 1875, a post office opened to serve the nearby ranches and farms. The community was named after an early settler in the area.
Growth and Change
As more people started ranching and mining, Deeth became a busier place. In 1910, another railroad, the Western Pacific Railroad, also began running through the town. At this time, Deeth had many businesses. There were stores, a Mormon chapel, places to keep horses, hotels, and saloons. There was also a blacksmith shop. About 250 people lived in Deeth.
Many farms and dairies were in the county. Deeth became an important center for shipping cattle by train. It was also a trading hub where local ranchers could buy and sell goods.
A Town Transformed
In 1915, a big fire destroyed most of the buildings in Deeth. After the fire, much of the original town was lost. The post office, which first opened in 1875, has continued to operate in Deeth. Today, only a few buildings remain from the old community.
Deeth's Climate
Deeth has a type of weather known as a warm-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold winters. It also gets a fair amount of precipitation (rain and snow) throughout the year.
See also
- In Spanish: Deeth (Nevada) para niños
