They Died to Make the Desert Bloom
The United States of America will continue to remember that many who toiled here found their final rest while engaged in the building of this dam.
The United States of America will continue to remember the services of all who labored to clothe with substance the plans of those who first visioned the building of this dam.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 36° 0.998′ N, 114° 44.339′ W. Marker is in Hoover Dam, Nevada, in Clark County. It is on U.S. 93, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boulder City NV 89005, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: They Laboured that Millions might see a Brighter Day (here, next to this marker); Dr. Elwood Mead (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Dr. Elwood Mead (here, next to this marker); Hoover Dam and Lake Mead (here, next to this marker); Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hoover Dam.
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 6,344 times since then and 735 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2007, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
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