Hadley, Nevada facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hadley, Nevada
Unincorporated community
View of Hadley from Nevada State Route 376
Hadley, Nevada Location in Nevada
Country	United States
State	Nevada
Elevation	5,761 ft (1,756 m)
Time zone	UTC-8 (Pacific)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)

Hadley, Nevada is a small, planned community in Nye County, Nevada. It's known as an unincorporated community and a company town. You can find it off State Route 376.

Hadley is about 56 miles north of Tonopah by road. It's also about 66 miles south of Austin. The closest town is Carvers, which is 5 miles north.

Why Hadley Was Built

Hadley was created because of changes in mining. In the 1970s and 1980s, mining at Round Mountain shifted. Miners started using open-pit methods instead of underground tunnels.

Expanding the Mining Operations

By 1987, a company called Round Mountain Gold was growing. They needed more homes for their many new workers. It was hard to build more houses at the old Round Mountain townsite.

Finding a New Location

So, the company looked for other places to build. Within two years, they bought a ranch in Smoky Valley. This ranch belonged to a person named Ingvard Christianson. They then started planning and building the new town of Hadley.

Life in Hadley

Even though the original Round Mountain town still exists, Hadley became the main community. It was built by and for Round Mountain Gold. Because of this, people often call Hadley and the surrounding areas Round Mountain. Sometimes, they even include the town of Carvers in this name.

Community Facilities

Hadley has many useful places for its residents. There is an elementary school for younger kids. Older students can attend the high school. The town also has a library for reading and learning.

Recreation and Fun

For fun and exercise, Hadley offers a swimming pool. There is also a golf course for those who enjoy the sport. A football field provides space for games and activities.

See also

In Spanish: Hadley (Nevada) para niños