Manse, Nevada
Manse is a ghost town in Nye County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.
History
A post office was established at Manse in 1891, and remained in operation until 1914. Manse is a name derived from a Native American language meaning "brush". Manse was also known as Manse Ranch, Whites Ranch and Younts Ranch.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manse
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manse Post Office (historical)
- ^ Federal Writers' Project (1941). Origin of Place Names: Nevada (PDF). W.P.A. p. 57.
External links
- Manse Ranch (ghosttowns.com)
- Manse Ranch: Gateway to the Future
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