Organized on March 5, 1869, out of the western part of Lander
County
Its county seat is Elko.
The county was possibly named for the herds of elk once inhabiting the area.
Website Updates:
25 July 2007: Newspaper Data: Birth, Marriage and Death Announcements, Crime story April 28, obit added for Felisa Basanez. June 28, obit added for Carol Flores. Aug 28 added obits for Lamb & Orozco.
County Clerk
571 Idaho St. 3rd Floor
Elko, Nevada 89801-3700
(775) 753-4600