Tulasco is an extinct town in Elko County, Nevada, United States.

Tulasco is a railroad name with an unknown origin.

History

Tulasco had its start in 1869 as a railroad depot on a side track of the Central Pacific railroad. Tulasco later became the terminus for traffic to Metropolis. Tulasco consisted of a small depot, a restaurant and a saloon. In 1941, Tulasco had 30 inhabitants.

Today, Tulasco is a railroad siding and only foundations remain.

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