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Winnemucca
Humboldt County, Nevada
ZipCodes
89445, 89446
Motto
Proud of It
More than meets the eye
Page Contents for Winnemucca, Nevada
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Nevada state capital is Carson City.
The population of Winnemucca is approximately 6,134 (1990), 7396 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 2,442 (1990), 2926 (2010).
The amount of land area in Winnemucca is 19.557 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Winnemucca to Washington DC is 2239 miles.
The distance to the Nevada state capital is 167 miles. (as the crow flies)
Winnemucca is positioned 40.96 degrees north of the equator and 117.72 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Winnemucca elevation is 4,299 feet above sea level.
Location
On Interstate 80 between Reno and Elko. Here is a map page for Winnemucca. Here is another map page for Winnemucca.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
When the town was founded in 1850, it was called "Marystown" until about 1860. Then later, it was known as French Ford. It was also Centerville for a short time. Once the railroad arrived, residents began to search for a new name for their booming town. They decided to rename the town Winnemucca in honor of Chief Winnemucca, leader of the local Paiute band. See the history page for more information.Butch Cassidy's last bank robbery in the US occurred in Winnemucca on Bridge street.
Here is a history page for Winnemucca.
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The settling of Winnemucca
1850 (approx.)Attractions
Humboldt County Fairgrounds
1000 Fairgrounds Rd
Winnemucca, NV 89445-2007
Phone:702-623-2220
Humboldt Historical Museum
175 W Jungo Rd & Maple Ave
P.O. Box 819
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 702-623-2912
Buckaroo Hall of Fame
30 W. Winnemucca Blvd.
Winnemucca NV 89445
Phone: 775-623-2225
The Winnemucca Local Pages
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Economy & Industry
based mainly on mining, gaming, agriculture and manufacturing
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Winnemucca City Government
The City of WinnemuccaWinnemucca City Mayor Office
90 W 4th St
Winnemucca, NV 89445-3101
Phone: 702-623-6341
Winnemucca City Fire Department
90 West Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 775-623-6429 (Dispatch)
Winnemucca Police Department
25 West Fifth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 775-623-6396
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Humboldt County Commissioners
25 W 5th St # 205
Winnemucca, NV 89445-3102
Phone: 702-623-6300
A webpage for Humboldt County.
email the county - humboldt@humboldt-county-nv.net
Humboldt County Courthouse
50 West 5th Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 702-623-6343
Here is another county page for Humboldt County
Winnemucca Chamber
The Humboldt County Nevada Chamber of Commerce30 W. Winnemucca Blvd
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445-3129
Phone: 702-623-2225
Toll-free: 800-962-2638
Winnemucca Organizations
The Humboldt County Nevada Chamber of Commerce30 W. Winnemucca Blvd
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445-3129
Phone: 702-623-2225
Toll-free: 800-962-2638
Winnemucca Libraries
Humboldt County Library85 E 5th St
Winnemucca, NV 89445-3010
Phone: 702-623-6388
Fax: 702-623-6438
Winnemucca Schools
Humboldt County School District310 E 4th St
Winnemucca, NV 89445-2831
Phone: 702-623-8100
HIGHER EDUCATION
Great Basin College Winnemucca Branch Campus
5490 Kluncy Canyon
Winnemucca, NV
Phone: 775-623-4824
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