Yerington Indian Colony (Nevada)

The Yerington Colony and Campbell Ranch is located in Lyon County, near Yerington, in western Nevada.


 * Established -- 18 May 1916
 * Agency (BIA) -- Western Nevada Agency
 * Principal tribes -- Paiute
 * Population --

History
Yerington Colony was established 18 May 1916 by Act (39 Stat.123) and (39 Stat. 143) and two additional purchases of land. The Campbell Ranch near the Colony was purchased by the tribe in three separate purchases in 1936, 1941, and 1979.

Records
B.I.A. Agency: Western Nevada Agency, Carson City, Nevada 89701 Phone:(702) 887-3500

Yerington Paiute Tribe Colony and Campbell Ranch 171 Campbell Lane Yerington, Nevada 89447 Telephone: (702) 463-3301 or (702) 883-3895 Fax:(702) 463-2416