Aurora (Nev.)

Aurora, Esmeralda County, Nevada, grew up around the quartz discovery at Esmeralda Hill in 1860. The area was first incorporated by California in 1861 as part of Mono County, but later was recognized as part of Nevada Territory. Aurora was the first mining and population center for Esmeralda County and the town had served as county seat since 1861.

From the description of Aurora, Esmeralda County, Nevada collection, 1852-1927. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702132122