Pershing County At a Glance

Founded: November 4, 1919
Size: 6,068 sq. mi.
Rank: 9th out of 17
Population: 6,753 (2014)
Rank: 11th out of 17
Density: 1 sq. mi.
Rank: 12th out of 17
Largest Community: Lovelock (1,894)
County Seat: Lovelock (1,894)
Highest Point: Star Peak (9,836')

Known for ...
Unionville Historic District, Rye Patch State Recreation Area, Lover's Lock Plaza, Black Rock Desert