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'''Schurz''' is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern [[Mineral County]], [[Nevada]], located at the junction of U.S. Route 95 and U.S. Route 95A. As of the 2020 Census, the population of Schurz was approximately 800 residents.<ref name="census">U.S. Census Bureau. ''QuickFacts: Schurz CDP, Nevada''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/schurzcdpnevada</ref>

Schurz is located within the **Walker River Indian Reservation** and is home to the **Walker River Paiute Tribe**. The town is named after Carl Schurz, U.S. Secretary of the Interior in the 1870s. The community plays a central role in tribal governance, culture, and education, and is also a regional stopover for travelers between Hawthorne and Fallon.<ref name="tribe">Walker River Paiute Tribe. ''Community and History Overview''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.wrpt.org</ref>

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== Quick Facts ==
* **Status:** Unincorporated CDP, Tribal Community  
* **County:** [[Mineral County]]  
* **Population:** ~800  
* **ZIP Code:** 89427  
* **Elevation:** ~4,200 ft  
* **Routes:** U.S. 95 and 95A  
* **Tribal Affiliation:** Walker River Paiute Tribe

== Local Economy ==
Schurz’s economy includes:
* **Tribal government and services**  
* **Gas stations, stores, and highway services**  
* **Cultural preservation and education programs**  
* **Agriculture and natural resource management**

== Education ==
Schurz is served by:
* Schurz Elementary School (Mineral County School District)  
* Tribal education and youth programs  
* Secondary students typically attend school in [[Hawthorne]]

== Community and Culture ==
* Walker River Paiute Tribal Offices  
* Tribal health clinic, senior center, and cultural resources  
* Proximity to Walker River and surrounding valley  
* Hosts tribal celebrations, ceremonies, and public programs

== Governance and Services ==
Schurz falls under the jurisdiction of the **Walker River Paiute Tribe** for most local governance, in partnership with [[Mineral County]] and federal agencies. Services include tribal police, healthcare, housing, and infrastructure programs.

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