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Simpson, Nevada

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Unincorporated community in the state of Nevada, United States

Simpson is an unincorporated community in Lyon County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

History

A post office was established at Simpson in 1913, and remained in operation until 1943. The community was named after the local Simpson family.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Simpson
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Simpson Post Office (historical)
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 48.
Municipalities and communities of Lyon County, Nevada, United States
County seat: Yerington
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38°52′10″N 119°23′58″W / 38.86944°N 119.39944°W / 38.86944; -119.39944


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