JACKRABBIT

NAME: Jackrabbit COUNTY: Lincoln ROADS: 2WD GRID: 8 CLIMATE: Hot summers, cold winters BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring through fall

COMMENTS: About one mile off highway 93, 14 miles north of Pioche. Great article on Jackrabbit. REMAINS: Headframe, mines, foundations

Origionally called Royal City, Jackrabbit was discovered in 1876. It had a store,boarding house,saloon,and a blacksmith shop. The Post Office opened in 1878. The town became known as Jackrabbit in 1891. Submitted by: John Newsome

Jackrabbit Courtesy John Newsome

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