Numana

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Numana was a stop on the Fernley and Lassen Railway, between Dodge and Heslip.[1][2]

Numana was named after a Paiute Chief who was also know as Captain Dave.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "County Base Map Series, Nevada Department of Transportation, historic (1930's). WA1/1937"
  2. ↑ Nevada Railroads SL-171 Passenger Stations and Stops
  3. ↑ Helen S. Carlson, "Nevada Place Names: A Geographical Dictionary", p. 179.


Resources

  • GNIS (historical)
    • "History: named for Numana, a Northern Paiute chief, who was also known as Captain Dave and Numuna (NV-T302)"
    • "Description: in Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, station on Southern Pacific RR between Dodge and Heslip"
    • Citation: "U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Geographic Names Post Phase I Board/Staff Revisions. 01-Jan-2000. Board decisions referenced after Phase I data compilation or staff researched non-controversial names."
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