Mc Dermitt, NV straddles the Nevada-Oregon border, In Humboldt County. This population is about 269 people. The city use to be called Dugout but was changed to Dermitt. The town was named after Lt.Col. Charles McDermit. He was a Military commander in the 1860's. The Paiute and Shoshone Native American Indians populate that Reservation. The School in the area is the McDermitt Combined School. This school houses K-12th grades in one building. Two of the favorite local businesses are Fort McDermitt Paiute Shoshone Tribes and Desert Inn. McDermitt State Airport is also located here. What is unique about this little town is that half of the city is located in the state of Nevada and the other half is located in Oregon. Horseback riding is a popular activity in this area.