Etna, Pershing County, Nevada facts for kids
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Etna (site), Nevada
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 Etna (site), Nevada
Location in Nevada
Etna (site), Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1,270 m) |
Etna is a place in Pershing County, Nevada, that used to be a busy town. Today, it is known as a ghost town because no one lives there anymore.
The Story of Etna
Etna started in 1865. It was built because of the silver found nearby. A mill was set up to process the silver ore from the mines.
A Short-Lived Town
By 1866, Etna was growing. It had a general store where people could buy supplies. There was also another mill and a place to keep horses called a livery stable. A surveyor's office helped map the land. People could even cross the Humboldt River using a ferry service.
Etna even had its own post office, but only for a very short time. It opened in July 1866 and closed just a few months later in October 1866.
Why Etna Became a Ghost Town
The town's success didn't last long. By the end of 1866, one of the mills was taken apart and moved away. The other mill also closed down.
For the next few years, some milling work happened now and then, but it was very limited. By 1872, Etna was completely empty. Today, its population is zero, making it a true ghost town.
