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LovelockPershing County,NevadaThe Nevada state capital is Carson City. What would you like to know about Lovelock History & History-related items
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The population of Lovelock is approximately 2,211 (1999).
The amount of land area in Lovelock is 1.932 sq. kilometers.
Lovelock elevation is 3,977 feet above sea level. Return to Index Lovelock location: in northwestern Nevada about 92 miles from Reno.
Return to Index The geography for Lovelock is a mountainous area. The Humboldt Mountains are to the east and the Trinity Mountains are to the West. The Humboldt River is the longest river originating and ending in Nevada. Return to Index The weather in Lovelock is moderate. There are no real extremes of weather in the area. In winter, nighttime temperatures rarely go down below zero, or even into the 20's and 30's. Daytime temperatures are usually in the 40's and 50's. Snowfall is rare. In the summer the highs range from about 80 up to about 105 with lows from 45 to 50. Around the first of January or end of December comes a dense winter fog known as Pogonip. This is a Paiute word, Pogonah, which means white death). Here is a weather page for Lovelock. History & History Related Items Lovelock history: The area was first known as Big Meadows because of the green grass and abundance of water near here. Many stopped here to rest before moving on into the desert. Though Lovelock was part of Humboldt County originally, it became part of Pershing County on 19 March 1919 when Pershing County was created. Lovelock was named the county seat at this time. Big Meadows was about two miles from the present town site, but the entire area took that name. George Lovelock, an English Quartz miner, began a stage station here. He took ownership of the land in April of 1871 Lovelock attractions: Good information about Lovelock and Pershing County. Marzen House Museum Lovelock Indian Caves are 22 miles south and site of 2000 year old duck decoys, cultural remains, and artifacts. Derby Field More information about Lovelock. Return to Index
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