Black Forest, Nevada

Black Forest is an extinct town in Elko County, in the U.S. state of Nevada.

[1] The first settlement at Black Forest was made in 1872.

[2] A post office was established at Black Forest in 1926, and remained in operation until 1943.

[3][4] The community was named for the dark character of the forest near the original town site.

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