We had to lay over a few days at ELKO, Nevada, in order to get passage in the stage.
"California 1849-1913 or the Rambling Sketches and Experiences of Sixty-four Years' Residence in that State."
L. H. Woolley
While we were still trailing close beside the Humboldt River a most remarkable and pathetic incident occurred, the vicinity being that now known as ELKO, in ELKO County, Nevada.
"In the Early Days along the Overland Trail in Nebraska Territory, in 1852"
Gilbert L. Cole
Mr. Byrne, of ELKO, Nevada, also the owner of a large ranch, was on board the cars, and gave me some useful information.
"A start in life"
C. F. Dowsett