Deeth, Nevada
Encyclopedia
Deeth, Nevada is an unincorporated community
in Elko County
, Nevada
(USA
) with a population of approximately 28. It used to be more populous, with a water tower
, a saloon
, a hotel
, and other businesses and structures. However, many people have left to find better opportunities. Now only a small population and a few buildings remain. The Post Office remains open as it serves the needs of surrounding ranching areas.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Elko County
Elko County, Nevada
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 45,291 people, 15,638 households, and 11,493 families residing in the county. The population density was 3/sq mi . There were 18,456 housing units at an average density of 1/sq mi...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) with a population of approximately 28. It used to be more populous, with a water tower
Water tower
A water tower or elevated water tower is a large elevated drinking water storage container constructed to hold a water supply at a height sufficient to pressurize a water distribution system....
, a saloon
Bar (establishment)
A bar is a business establishment that serves alcoholic drinks — beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails — for consumption on the premises.Bars provide stools or chairs that are placed at tables or counters for their patrons. Some bars have entertainment on a stage, such as a live band, comedians, go-go...
, a hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
, and other businesses and structures. However, many people have left to find better opportunities. Now only a small population and a few buildings remain. The Post Office remains open as it serves the needs of surrounding ranching areas.