Numana

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Numana was a stop on the Fernley and Lassen Railway, between Dodge and Heslip. Numana was named after a Paiute Chief who was also know as Captain Dave.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Nevada Railroads SL-171 Passenger Stations and Stops
  2. ↑ 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"
      • Technically, Numana was not on the SPRR, it was on the Fernly and Lassen
    • 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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