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 Jean, Nevada Posted by:  brwhiz
N 35° 46.741 W 115° 19.503
11S E 651386 N 3960732
This Historic E Clampus Vitus Marker is located on Main Street at the driveway entrance for the Gold Strike Hotel and Casino in Jean, Nevada.
Waymark Code: WMFD3F
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/30/2012
Views: 9
The marker provides a brief history of the town of Jean, Nevada and its relationship to two railroads and the mining industry.
Marker Title (required): Jean, Nevada
Marker Text (required):
Founded in 1904 as Goodsprings Junction, a station on the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad, Jean received its current name in 1905 when the post office was opened. It was named in honor of Jean Fayle, the wife of George Fayle who had built a mercantile business and had the post office in his store.
The town enjoyed some growth with the building of the Yellow Pine Mining Company Railroad from Goodsprings to connect with the railroad here in 1911. By the time the Yellow Pine railroad was torn up in 1930, Jean was a stop for travelers on Highway 91 (today's I-15).
Peter A. "Pop" Simon created a new motel-store-gas station-casino complex here called Pop's Oasis in 1947. It was a favorite stop for many and lasted until 1988. In 1987, the Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall opened, and continues to serve the traveling public.
Dedicated this 25th day of April, 2010
By the Queho Posse Chapter 1919 of E Clampus Vitus in conjunction with the Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall
County (required): Clark (Las Vegas)
Marker Type (required): Other (describe below)
Other Marker Type (optional): Metal Plaque in Nevada-shaped concrete monument
Is Marker Damaged? (required): No
Other Damage Type (optional): None
Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed
URL - Website (optional): Not listed
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