Padre Francisco Garces - Las Vegas, NV
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
N 36° 10.745 W 115° 11.213
11S E 663049 N 4005334
Plaque is located in a rose garden at a park in Las Vegas.
Waymark Code: WMFZ32
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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This is part of a virtual cache. Although it doesn't have the official Nevada shape, it is still a state marker for it's historic importance to Nevada.
Marker Title (required): Padre Francisco Garces

Marker Text (required):
"He traveled though Nevada in 1775-6. First recorded white man to enter Nevada."

County (required): Clark (Las Vegas)

Marker Type (required): Other (describe below)

Other Marker Type (optional): Rock/plaque

Is Marker Damaged? (required): No

Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed

Other Damage Type (optional): Not listed

URL - Website (optional): Not listed
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