Located halfway between Las Vegas and Reno, the unincorporated town of Tonopah is the county seat of Nye County, Nevada. The area was settled around 1900, when gold and silver ore was discovered by prospector Jim Butler. Tradition has it that Butler had gone looking for a lost burro. Unable to find the animal until morning, the frustrated Butler picked up a rock to throw at it, and noticed that it was unusually heavy. He had stumbled upon the second largest silver strike in Nevada history. Today, since gold production is down considerably, the community depends on the nearby Tonopah Test Range as a chief source of employment. Although the town was known as Butler City for a time, Tonopah was the name that Jim Butler himself had chosen for it. Tasker Oddie, the 12th governor of Nevada, was a Tonopah resident. Tonopah is north of Goldfield, east of Coaldale Junction, and west of Warm Springs.
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Affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, the Tonopah, Nevada lodge is highlighted, including meeting hours, a calendar of activities and events, newsletters, and contacts.
http://www.tonopahelks1062.org/
Headquartered in Tonopah and Pahrump, Nevada, the public school system operates a variety of PK-12th grade school campuses, each of which are highlighted here, with a map showing their location, contacts, and links to additional information. A district calendar and directory are featured.
http://www.nye.k12.nv.us/
Headquartered in Tonopah, the county seat, county government departments and elected officials are featured, including schedules, agendas and minutes, electronic services, bid and employment opportunities, and property tax information.
http://www.nyecounty.net/
The non-profit hospital and medical center is located in Tonopah, Nevada. Its services, facilities, and career information are put forward, along with news and articles, patient guidelines, and contacts.
http://nyeregionalmedicalcenter.com/
Royston turquoise is mined from four old turquoise claims near Tonopah, Nevada, including Bunker Hill, Easter Blue, Oscar Wehrend, and Royal Blue. Its history, an overview of the company, and its products are put forward.
http://www.roystonturquoise.com/
Offering month-to-month rental agreements, the complex includes apartment, condominium, and townhouse units in Tonopah, Nevada. An overview of its properties, policies, location, and contacts are featured.
http://www.sierravistainn.com/
Situated seven miles east of Tonopah, TPH is a public airport, owned and operated by Nye County. Runway information, airport operations and communications, services, and operational statistics are featured, with a sectional chart and aerial photo.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KTPH/
The non-denominational congregation shares a historic building that belongs to the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada. Its meeting locations, service times, a calendar of events, and leadership contacts are featured.
http://www.tonopahchurch.org
Offering home and apartment rentals, recreational vehicle sites, camps, and other facilities in and around Tonopah, Nevada, photographs, video, and directions are offered, along with a map.
http://www.tonopahrentals.com/
Maintained by the Central Nevada Racing Association, the race track is highlighted, including a schedule of upcoming events, sponsorships, and times.
http://www.tonopahspeedway.com/
TNX is owned and operated by the US Air Force. Airport operations, communications, and runway information are provided, along with operational statistics an an aerial photograph.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KTNX/
The town government is headquartered in the Convention Center. The official web site offers a meeting schedule, agendas and minutes, as well as contacts, information about local services, and a guide to area attractions and businesses. Several promotional videos are included.
http://www.tonopahnevada.com/
