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Yoacham Nevada

Yoacham Nevada Overview

Yoacham was a post office town in Lincoln County, Nevada.

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Year Established/Founded

The Yoacham Ranch was established by 1872 as that is the first mention of the ranch I have found in newspapers.

Yoacham Nevada History

The post office was named after the first postmaster, Susan Lillian”Susie” Yoacham, whose family was the owner of Yoacham Ranch.

Not a lot has been found from my usual historical resources. 

Timeline

  • 1872 – Yoacham Ranch was established prior to this year
  • July 19, 1893 – The Yoacham post office was opened
  • October 31, 1902 – The Yoacham post office was closed

Mines

None

Railroads

Unknown at this time.

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Post Office

The post office in Yoacham, Nevada was open from July 19, 1893, to October 31, 1902, until the operations were moved to Caliente, and below are the postmasters that we are aware of.

  • Susie Yoacham 19 Jul 1893 Yoacham
  • Mary A Yoacham February 20, 1900 Yoacham

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Yoacham Nevada

The Pioche Record · Pioche, Nevada · Thursday, October 19, 1893

 

Yoacham Nevada

The Daily Appeal · Carson City, Nevada · Saturday, February 24, 1900

Newspaper

None

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The Population of Yoacham Nevada

Unknown at this time.

Elevation

4,492′

Location

Yoacham Nevada

GPS Coordinates

37° 39′ 31.87″ N, 114° 29′ 37.97″ W

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Photos and Videos

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References Used

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Yoacham Nevada