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Elko, Nevada

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The Resume

    (1868- )
    Largest city and county seat of Elko County, Nevada
    2010 Population: 18,297
    Motto: The Heart of Northeast Nevada
    Lies on the Humboldt River

Why Elko, Nevada might be annoying:

    It is extremely isolated.
    It doesn't get much attention as Reno and Las Vegas.
    A chandelier fell on seven people at the original Elko County Courthouse (July 20, 1870).
    Its prices of gold went up and down while it was focusing on gold mining.
    The Commercial Casino's attraction is a large stuffed polar bear.

Why Elko, Nevada might not be annoying:

    It is the halfway point between Reno and Salt Lake City, Utah.
    It is only a short drive from the Ruby Mountains.
    It hosts the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering festival and the National Basque Festival.
    It was a stop on the California Trail.
    It was the destination of the first commercial air mail flight, started from Pasco, Washington (April 6, 1926).

Credit: Neo NX2004


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 29.41% Annoying