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History of Lovelock

01_courthouseLovelock, Nevada is located on Interstate 80, 93 miles east of Reno in Pershing County. Lovelock lies in a meadow valley with the Humboldt Range to the east and the Trinity and Seven Troughs ranges to the north and west. This valley was known to settlers as Big Meadows because of the abundance of grass and water. It was favored as a resting place before continuing on to California and Oregon.

In 1868, the history of Lovelock changed with the building of the Central Pacific Railroad through Pershing County. Like many railroad towns, Lovelock had a thriving Chinese population and a large mining community. By 1900, Lovelock featured a school, churches and a business district.

On March 19, 1919, Pershing County was created and Lovelock was named the county seat. Pershing County is named after General John J. Pershing, a World War I hero, and the town is named for George Lovelock, an early homesteader and storekeeper.

By 1920, the population of Lovelock peaked at 2,803 residents, and during it has remained a small, residential town in Pershing County that relies on agriculture and mining for its income.

Near Lovelock is Coeur Rochester, the world’s seventh largest silver producer. The primary revenue sources for Lovelock are mining, agriculture, retail trade and Pershing County tourism.

Lovelock possesses one of only two round courthouses in the nation, the Pershing County Courthouse, designed by renowned Nevada architect Frederick DeLongchamps, built in 1919. Lovelock has earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population

Lovelock: 2,381
Pershing County: 6,631

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Lovers’ Aloft Weekend

Thursday – 2/12 3:00-7 pm – Pilot’s Check-In—Pilot’s Check-In at Temptations located in Downtown Lovelock. 5-7 pm – Light up the Night—A balloon exhibition! Open to the Public. Weather permitting! Friday -2/13—It’s Media Day! 7:00 am – Pilot Briefing—At MacDougal Field on Airport Rd. Pilot, Media, Sponsors, and Crew Check-in. 8 am – National Anthem […]

The perfect romantic gift idea. “Locking your love” in Lovelock, Nevada

Welcome to the home of Lovers Lock, the perfect romantic gift idea. Locking your love is the ancient Chinese custom of symbolically locking one's love on a never-ending chain. You can forever lock your love with a soul mate, family member, friend or anyone else who is important in your life. This ultimate romantic gift idea takes place at Lovers Lock Plaza, in Lovelock Nevada. It's fun and easy, and there are several stores that sell locks right in Lovelock. Need another romantic gift idea to enrich to your Lovers Lock Experience? Our loverslock web site has many, including: Romantic … Read more »

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Lovelock/Pershing County
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P.O. Box 821
1005 W. Broadway Avenue
Lovelock, NV 89419

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Phone: (775) 273-7213

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