Nyala, Nevada facts for kids
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Nyala, Nevada
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 Nyala, Nevada
Location in Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Elevation | 4,813 ft (1,467 m) |
Nyala is what we call a "ghost town" in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. A ghost town is a place where people used to live and work, but now it's mostly empty.
What is a Ghost Town?
A ghost town is a town that has been abandoned. Most of its buildings are empty. Sometimes, no one lives there at all. Towns can become ghost towns for many reasons. Maybe a mine closed, or a railroad moved. Sometimes, natural disasters can make people leave. Nyala is one of these interesting places.
History of Nyala
Nyala was once a small community. It even had its own post office! The post office was open for many years, from 1914 until 1936. This means people lived there and sent mail. In 1941, a few years after the post office closed, about 68 people still lived in Nyala. The town's name, Nyala, comes from Nye County, where it is located.
Where is Nyala?
Nyala is located in Nye County, Nevada. Nevada is a state in the western United States. It is known for its deserts and mountains. Many ghost towns can be found in Nevada. This is because many towns grew quickly when mines opened. When the mines closed, people often moved away.
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