Hazen

Nearby Communities

• Fallon
• Lahontan
• Stillwater
• Fernley

Hazen is a small unincorporated community in Churchill County, Nevada, located along U.S. Route 50 about 15 miles west of Fallon. Though modest in population, Hazen has historical significance as a former railroad stop and supply point in the early 20th century.

Established during the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad, Hazen served as a freight and cattle shipping point. At its height, the town had a hotel, post office, schoolhouse, and saloons supporting workers and nearby ranchers. Today, it remains a quiet community known for its rural character and roadside history.

Quick Facts

• **Status:** Unincorporated
• **County:** Churchill County
• **ZIP Code:** Shares 89406 (Fallon)
• **Elevation:** ~4,000 ft
• **Nearby Route:** U.S. Route 50 ("The Loneliest Road in America")

History

Hazen’s heyday was during the railroad and early automobile era. It is perhaps most notably remembered as the site of the last lynching in Nevada, which occurred in 1905.

Though its population never grew significantly, Hazen played a support role for nearby agricultural and military activity and now stands as a remnant of Nevada’s frontier and railroad past.

Economy and Landscape

Today, Hazen is surrounded by **farmland**, **open desert**, and **geothermal energy development**. It lies near the Lahontan Valley’s irrigation network and serves as a waypoint for travelers heading between Fallon and Fernley.