several of the local mines. It was occupied only for a month. Vacant and abandoned, it fell into disrepair. In addition to Stokes Castle and the three churches, a number of other structures in Austin are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Austin Cemetery, the old city hall, the Austin Masonic and Odd Fellows Hall, the Gridley Store, the former Lander County Courthouse, and Lander County High School, as well as the Austin Historic District. Toquima Cave, an archeological and prehistoric site near the town, is also listed on the Register. Approximately east of Austin is a cluster of natural hot springs maintained by visitors and local volunteers. The Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area, east of Austin, features a short interpretive trail where visitors can see ancient drawings carved into the rocks. Government Austin is the headquarters of the federally recognized Yomba Shoshone Tribe of the Yomba Reservation. Infrastructure Austin has a public library, a branch of the Elko-Lander-Eureka County Library System. In popular culture In the Lucky Luke book Le Fil qui chante, the caravan makes a stop at Austin to restock on telegraph poles. See also J.S. Slauson, former mayor References External links Austin Chamber of Commerce page Austin, Nevada history at Western Mining History Census-designated places in Lander County, Nevada Populated places established in 1862 1862 establishments in Nevada Territory Silver mining in Nevada Unincorporated towns in Nevada