Early Las Vegas

by Dr. Linda Karen Miller

Overview

After the departure of the early Mormon settlers in 1857, early Las Vegas continued to be a watering stop for overland travelers on the Mormon Road/Old Spanish Trail. The area was mainly ranches and mines until railroad rivals eyed the Las Vegas Valley. Sen. William Clark of Montana bought the land and water rights to the former Mormon settlement from ranching pioneer Helen J. Stewart. The foundation for modern Las Vegas was laid in 1905, as auctioneers gaveled out the plans for the future of Las Vegas at Clark's town site. Today, those sights and sounds are recalled as the community comes together to recreate the past in Mormon settlement days and for the Helldorado Parade, marking the city's birth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738596570
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	03/18/2013
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	1,096,918
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 6.38(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Dr. Linda Karen Miller is a local historical interpreter in Las Vegas. She reenacts Helen J. Stewart and has raised funds for a Stewart statue at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, the site of the former home of Stewart. Linda is a retired educator of over 40 years and a former National Teacher of the Year in American history and social studies.

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Acknowledgments 7

Introduction 8

1 Explorations and a Mormon Settlement 9

2 A Way Station for Travelers 15

3 The Railroad Arrives and the New Town Emerges 31

4 Civilization Comes to Las Vegas 53

5 Gateway to Boulder Dam 107

6 A Town Remembers Its Past 117

Bibliography 126

About the Organization 127