Majors Place is an unincorporated community in White Pine County, Nevada. It is at the junction of U.S. Route 6, U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 93. It includes a bar, restaurant, two hotel rooms, and an RV park. Fuel is no longer available.[4]
Majors Place, Nevada | |
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| Etymology: Used to be known as Major Woods, named for the Major J. W. Woods, owner and operator.[1][2] | |
  Majors Place Location within the state of Nevada | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′30″N 114°34′55″W[3] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | White Pine |
| Elevation | 6,490 ft (1,980 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 860466[3] |
In 1933, the location was known as Connors Station.[3] In 1938, Majors Place was known as Conners Station.[3][5][6]
Majors Station is east Connors Pass on U.S. Route 50.[4] Connors Pass takes its name from Colonel P.E. Connors, who established Fort Ruby.[7] The Conners variant name is said to take its name for a Mrs. Conners.[7]
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