Pershing County | |
|---|---|
 Pershing County Courthouse in Lovelock | |
 Flag | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Nevada | |
 Nevada's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 40°27′N 118°24′W / 40.45°N 118.4°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Nevada |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Named for | John J. Pershing |
| Seat | Lovelock |
| Largest city | Lovelock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,067 sq mi (15,710 km2) |
| • Land | 6,037 sq mi (15,640 km2) |
| • Water | 31 sq mi (80 km2) 0.5% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,650 |
| • Density | 1.1/sq mi (0.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | pershingcounty |
Pershing County is a county in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,650.[1] Its county seat is Lovelock.[2] The county was named after army general John J. Pershing (1860–1948). It was formed from Humboldt County in 1919, and the last county to be established in Nevada. The Black Rock Desert, location for the annual Burning Man event, is partially in the county. The county is listed as Nevada Historical Marker 17. The marker is at the courthouse in Lovelock.[3]
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ "County Explorer". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Nevada Historical Markers". Nevada State Historic Preservation Office. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.