First Lady of Las Vegas - Mormon Fort State Park - North Las Vegas, NV
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jiggs11
N 36° 10.828 W 115° 07.998
11S E 667866 N 4005579
Bronze statue located in the inner area of Mormon Fort State Park in North Las Vegas, NV.
Waymark Code: WMQBVX
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 01/31/2016
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The statue is dedicated to Helen Stewart, largely regarded as the "First Lady of Las Vegas". She and her husband Archibald bought the site after the previous owner defaulted on a loan. After Archibald was killed in a gunfight in 1884 Helen continued to operate the ranch.
In 1902 she sold the ranch and water rights to the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad. a new town, Las Vegas, sprung up when the railroad tracks reached the valley.
The statue was completed in 2011 by local artist Benjamin Victor.
The park is open 8 AM to 4:30 PM Tuesday to Saturday, year-round.
Price of Admission: 1.00 (listed in local currency)
Weekday Hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:30 PM
Weekend Hours: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:30 PM
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