Arthur is an unincorporated community in Elko County,

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History

About fifty inhabitants lived in the Pole Canyon in 1881.Arthur- Nevada Ghost Town
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Chester Arthur Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was the 21st president of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885. He was a Republican from New York who previously served as the 20th vice president under President James A. ...

, president of United States at the time and the second explain that the town was named after the first postmaster, Arthur Gedne. The post office at Arthur was in operation from April 1881 until May 1887 and then from September 1889 until June 1951. The population was 12 in 1940. Ranching was always the main economic activity in Arthur. Most of the ranches remained in the same family for generations. A number of ranches continue to operate in and around Arthur. Many 19th-century buildings are still in use.

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{{authority control Unincorporated communities in Elko County, Nevada Unincorporated communities in Nevada Ghost towns in Elko County, Nevada Elko, Nevada micropolitan area Populated places established in 1881 Ghost towns in Nevada 1881 establishments in Nevada