Lamoille is an unincorporated town situated at the base of the Ruby Mountains in Elko County, northeastern Nevada, about seventeen miles east of Elko. The settlement began as a rest stop along the main Fort Hall route of the California Emigrant Trail, along the Humboldt River, although the first known permanent settlers were John Walker and Thomas Waterman, who came around 1865. Walker built the Cottonwood Hotel, a store, and a blacksmith shop there, and the settlement that grew there was first known as The Crossroads. A small church was constructed on the east side of the town, which continues today as The Little Church of the Crossroads.
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Evans Ranch Foundation Quarter Horses
Situated at the foot of the Ruby Mountains, just outside the town of Lamoille, the foundation’s quarter horses are highlighted and shown in photos. Contact information is provided.
http://www.evanshorses.com/
The Lamoille, Nevada women’s organization is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs. Its history, membership policies and requirements, driving directions, schedules, and a newsletter are featured.
http://www.lamoillewomansclub.org/
Based in Lamoille, the fencing company serves Elko County as well as neighboring counties like Eureka, Lander, and Humboldt. A map shows the location of the company’s offices, its hours are posted, and an overview of its services is provided.
http://www.lamoillefencing.com/
Lamoille Little Creek Crossing
The single-family vacation rental home is situated at the end of a country road in Lamoille, Nevada. The accommodations are described and shown in pictures, with information about its dining facilities, rates, and reservations.
http://www.littlecreekcrossing.com/
The 11,000 square-foot main house sits on a hundred acres and, although it is a private house, it is available to rent for whole house vacations, commercial photo and media shoots, dinner parties, and retreats. Several photographs are provided, along with its rates and other details, contacts, and online reservations.
http://www.redsranch.com/
The Little Church of the Crossroads
Organized in 1890, the Presbyterian congregation’s church building was constructed in 1905, and continues to serve the Lamoille, Nevada community despite having been closed several times during its history. Its history, service schedules, and outreach activities are outlined.
http://www.littlechurchofthecrossroads.org/
