Rowland, Nevada | |
Settlement Type: | Ghost Town |
Pushpin Map: | Nevada#USA |
Pushpin Label: | Rowland |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Rowland |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Nevada |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Elko |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population As Of: | 2000 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone: | Pacific (PST) |
Utc Offset: | -8 |
Timezone Dst: | PDT |
Utc Offset Dst: | -7 |
Elevation Ft: | 4924 |
Coordinates: | 41.9367°N -115.6786°W |
Postal Code Type: | ZIP codes |
Blank Name: | FIPS code |
Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
Blank1 Info: | 861195 |
Rowland is a ghost town in northern Elko County, Nevada, United States.
The site of the former community is located along the Bruneau River in Bruneau Canyon in what is now the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest.
Rowland was established in 1880s as a ranching community and never found quality ore. The community was named after Rowland Gill, a local rancher.[1] A post office was established at Rowland in 1900. There were services such as a store, and a saloon. The post office closed in November 1942 and was the end of the community. A number of buildings from the early years remain including Scott’s store and saloon and an old warehouse.[2]