Patsville, Nevada facts for kids
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Patsville, Nevada
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 Patsville, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Patsville, Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
89831
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Patsville was a small town in Elko County, Nevada, that no longer exists. It is known as a ghost town. The U.S. government's Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) lists it as a place that used to have people living there.
Patsville was located about two miles south of Mountain City. You could find it along NSR 225.
History of Patsville
Patsville was once a busy place where people worked in mining. It started around 1932. People lived and worked there for many years. However, the town did not last forever. It closed down in 1949. After that, people moved away, and it became a ghost town.
What is a Ghost Town?
A ghost town is a place that used to be a town or city. But now, most or all of its people have left. This often happens when the main reason for the town's existence, like a mine or a factory, closes down. When the jobs are gone, people move to find work elsewhere.
Location in Nevada
Patsville was in Elko County, which is in the northeastern part of Nevada. Nevada is a large state in the western United States. It is known for its deserts, mountains, and cities like Las Vegas.
See also
In Spanish: Patsville (Nevada) para niños
