FEATURES nevada town names
WHAT'S IN A
NAME?
The backstory of how eight Nevada towns earned their names.
BY CORY MUNSON
NEVADA MAGAZINE & VISITOR GUIDE
Just like superheroes, every town’s name has an origin story. Some are straightforward: Mesquite is named for a tree found in the region; Carson City is named after the pioneer Kit Carson. For others, the tale has a little more to it: Yerington, for example, was originally called Greenfield, but had to be renamed when the postal service said there were already too many towns called that. Here's a look at other towns where the story is disputed, steeped in legend, or just downright fun.
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