Las Vegas (The Meadows)!

Las Vegas (The Meadows)
Landmark #40 Clark County Visited: December 23, 2014 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A marker and well over the spring that launched Las Vegas!
What makes it historical? THE PLAQUE SAYS: From within this area flowing artesian springs and wells provided the lifeblood to the valley and its settlers. This abundant supply of water has been the most important asset in the establishment, development, and growth of the city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Valley!

OTHER TIDBITS: An unknown Spanish wanderer named this valley “Las Vegas,” or “the Meadows!” In 1829, Las Vegas became part of the Old Spanish Trail and served as an important stopping point for traders, emigrants, and frontiersmen, including John C. FrĂ©mont! Before it ever became Sin City, Las Vegas was a cattle ranch and a Mormon mission and fort! The city we know today arose in 1905 and uses far more water than this little spring can put out!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the Las Vegas Historical Society!
  • Donate to the Las Vegas Historical Society!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How do I find it? Listed Directions:
The northwest corner of Charleston Avenue and Valley View Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

Annotations:
Yup! That’s correct!

From Carson City: ~429mi (691km) — 7.2hrs
From Las Vegas: ~5mi (9km) — 0.1hrs
From Mesquite: ~84mi (136km) — 1.4hrs
From West Wendover: ~365mi (588km) — 6.1hrs

When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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