Jean in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Jean, Nevada

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 9, 2025

1. Jean Nevada Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 2010 by the Queho Posse Chapter 1919 of E Clampus Vitus in conjunction with the Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 35° 46.744′ N, 115° 19.505′

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W. Marker is in Jean, Nevada, in Clark County. It is on Las Vegas Boulevard (Nevada Route 161) 0.1 miles east of Interstate 15, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at the entrance to the parking lot for the Goldstrike Hotel and Gambling Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Main Street, Jean NV 89019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mojave Desert

and in Greater Las Vegas.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Yellow Pine Mining Company Railroad (a few steps from this marker); The Arrowhead Trail Highway (a few steps from this marker); The Last Spike (approx. 3.7 miles away); a different marker also named The Last Spike (approx. 5.2 miles away); Goodsprings Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.8 miles away); Goodsprings Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles away); The Pioneer Saloon (approx. 7 miles away); Good’s Spring (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jean.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Elko Fire Bell (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 9, 2025

2. Jean, Nevada Marker

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 9, 2025

3. Jean, Nevada Marker

The marker is at far left. Terrible’s Hotel/Casino is permanently closed.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 9, 2025

4. Jean, Nevada Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

5. Jean, Nevada Marker

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

6. Jean, Nevada Marker

Entrance to the Gold Strike Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

7. Entrance to the Gold Strike Hotel

Marker is at the far left.

Photographed by Richard Hawkins, April 5, 2013

8. Jean, Nevada Marker

Rear of the Marker Base Showing E Clampus Vitus Initials image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Hawkins, April 5, 2013

9. Rear of the Marker Base Showing E Clampus Vitus Initials

Jean, Nevada image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, circa 2023

10. Jean, Nevada

Terribles, formerly Gold Strike Hotel Casino, is closed.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,763 times since then and 104 times this year. Last updated on February 5, 2019, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 14, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 4, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 8, 9. submitted on April 9, 2013, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California. 10. submitted on December 20, 2023, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.