Valmy, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valmy, Nevada
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Valmy Station and Post Office
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 Valmy, Nevada
Location in Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,521 ft (1,378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 118.18/sq mi (45.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 32-78200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583961 |
| Reference #: | 167 |
Valmy is a small community in Humboldt County, Nevada, USA. It is called a census-designated place because it's a special area defined for counting people. Valmy got its name from the famous Battle of Valmy in France.
Near Valmy, there's a place called the Lone Tree gold mine. Gold mining stopped there in 2007. However, there's still some gold left in the ground. A company called i-80 Gold bought the mine in 2021. They hope to start processing gold there again. Another gold mine, the Marigold mine, is also nearby. It has been digging for gold since 1989.
Valmy also has a big power plant. It's called the North Valmy Generating Station. This plant helps make electricity for homes and businesses. It is owned by two companies, NV Energy and Idaho Power. Valmy has its own post office, and its ZIP code is 89438. In 2010, about 37 people lived in Valmy.
History of Valmy
Valmy was started in 1910 by the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was a stop along the train tracks. On March 24, 1915, it officially became Valmy. The post office from a nearby place called Stone House moved to Valmy at that time. In 1932, a man named Eugene DiGrazia bought Valmy's gas station, store, post office, and bus stop.
Valmy in Pop Culture
In August 1977, a photographer named Eric Meola took pictures of the famous musician Bruce Springsteen in Valmy. One of these photos was taken in front of DiGrazia's gas station. In 2010, this picture became the cover art for Bruce Springsteen's album, The Promise.
Who Lives in Valmy?
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| 2020 | 26 | — | |
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The number of people living in Valmy changes over time. In 2020, the census counted 26 people living there.
Images for kids
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Valmy Station and Post Office
See also
In Spanish: Valmy (Nevada) para niños
