Lovelock, NV
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The arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad through Pershing County in 1868 changed the history of Lovelock. Earlier, in 1862, Englishman George Lovelock settled in the area, attracted by the fertile soil that made the area suitable for agriculture. He built a small stage station there, which eventually became a station on the Central Pacific Railroad.
Lovelock is situated in a valley with the Humboldt Range to the east and the Trinity and Seven Troughs ranges to the north and west. In the 1860s, this valley was known to settlers as Big Meadows because of its abundant grass and water. It also was a favorite resting spot for folks traveling to California and Oregon. To this day, Lovelock remains one of Nevada's most prosperous agricultural districts.
The railroad helped transform Lovelock into a mining, agriculture and retail center. Like many railroad towns, Lovelock had a thriving Chinese population. These settlers developed the area into a large mining community. In fact, nearby Coeur Rochester was once the world's seventh largest silver producer. Along with its various industries, Lovelock's infrastructure grew. In 1875, a post office was established and by the turn of the 20th century, the town's population was 1,204, with a school, two churches and an active business district.