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In 1911–1912, addition to a post office, National had a two-story hotel, stores, saloons, a weekly newspaper (
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brand automobile that was driven by J. L. Workman, who discovered the mining district in 1907.
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: National Post Office (historical)
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A post office was established at National in 1908, and remained in operation until 1919.
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: National (historical)
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There are at least two stories about why the place is named "National". The
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states that the original town site was within the borders of
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Ghost town
National is located in Nevada
National is located in the United States
41°49′42″N 117°35′10″W / 41.82833°N 117.58611°W / 41.82833; -117.58611
Humboldt
Named for
Humboldt National Forest
Humboldt County
Nevada
Works Progress Administration
Humboldt National Forest
National



U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: National (historical)
Origin of Place Names: Nevada



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