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About Caliente

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Learn more about Caliente and its history. Connect with the mayor, city council, and staff.

Contact Info

croisum@cityofcaliente.com
(775) 726-3131 phone
(775) 726-3370 fax
100 Depot Avenue
PO Box 1006
Caliente Nevada 89008

City Bio

Located in southeastern Nevada, the quiet town of Caliente is the only incorporated community in Lincoln County. Shaded by beautiful cottonwood trees, the residential area has a friendly hometown feel.

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History

The meadow area around the junction of Meadow Valley Wash and Clover Creek was originally settled in the early 1860’s by Ike and Dow Barton, two slaves who had escaped from Arkansas. In the early 1870’s the area was known as Dutch Flat, with Jackman Ranch being established.

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100 Depot Avenue,
PO Box 1006,
Caliente Nevada 89008
Email cityclerk@cityofcaliente.com
Phone 775.726.3131
Fax 775.726.3370

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filing cost.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

Pictures of Union Pacific Railroad train and depot taken by Kristal Romans

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