Lovelock, Nevada

Lovelock is the county seat of Pershing County, Nevada, United States, in which it is the only incorporated city. It is the namesake of a nearby medium-security men's prison and a Cold War-era gunnery range. Formerly a stop for settlers on their way to California and later a train depot, the town's economy remains based on farming, mining and increasingly on tourism.

Lovelock, Nevada
Main Street in Lovelock NV
Lovelock
Location in Nevada
Lovelock
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°10′48″N 118°28′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateNevada
CountyPershing
Area
  Total0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
  Land0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,980 ft (1,213 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,805
  Density2,096.40/sq mi (809.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
89419
Area code775
FIPS code
GNIS ID
32-43000
0848577
Websitewww.cityoflovelock.com
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