Cemeteries in Elko County, NV
Elko County, Nevada has 17 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 6 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Elko (7), Wells (4) and Jackpot (2). Among them are 2 municipal cemeteries (12%).
All cemeteries in Elko County
- Wells Cemetery451 6th Street · WellsCemetery
- Carlin CemeteryCarlinCemetery
- Chinatown CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Elko City CemeteryElkoMunicipal cemetery
- Masonic CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Metropolis CemeteryWellsCemetery
- Midas CemeteryBattle MountainCemetery
- Premo CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Smith CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Starr Valley CemeteryWellsCemetery
- Buell CemeteryJackpotCemetery
- Fort Halleck CemeterySpring CreekCemetery
- George Washington CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Montello CemeteryJackpotCemetery
- New CemeteryElkoCemetery
- Ruby Valley CemeterySpring CreekCemetery
- Wells City CemeteryWellsMunicipal cemetery
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Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many cemeteries are in Elko County?
We list 17 cemeteries in Elko County, Nevada. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.
Where are burial records for Elko County kept?
Death certificates are held by the Nevada vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.
Can I visit family cemeteries in Elko County?
Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. Nevada law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.
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