Las Vegas (The Meadows) - Las Vegas, NV
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 36° 09.563 W 115° 11.523
11S E 662626 N 4003140
This Nevada Historical Marker brings you to what made Vegas thrive and not the gambling. There is a geocache nearby too!
Waymark Code: WMDFCD
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 01/08/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
Views: 17

This is located at the water treatment plant. It is usually empty during the holidays. Plaque reads, "1905-1980
City of Las Vegas
Diamond Jubilee
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."
Marker Title (required): Las Vegas (The Meadows)

Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): 40

Marker Text (required):
1905-1980 City of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee 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.


County (required): Clark (Las Vegas)

Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque

Is Marker Damaged? (required): Yes, missing entire marker

URL - Website (optional): [Web Link]

Other Marker Type (optional): Not listed

Other Damage Type (optional): Not listed

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