Nye County, County in Nevada, USA
Nye County is the largest county by area in the state of Nevada and the third largest county in the United States, excluding Alaska.
Established in 1864, Nye County was named after James W. Nye, who served as Nevada's governor and a senator.
The county hosts an annual 'Old West Days' event showcasing its rich frontier heritage.
Most of the county's population resides in Pahrump, which is also home to wineries and golf courses.
Nye County contains the controversial Yucca Mountain Repository, a proposed site for high-level nuclear waste storage.
Location: Nevada
Inception: 1864
Capital city: Tonopah
Population: 51591
Website: nyecountynv.gov
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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