Near Boulder City in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hoover Dam
One of seven selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers
1955
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 36° 0.973′ N, 114° 44.223′ W. Marker is near Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Elwood Mead (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); They Died to Make the Desert Bloom (about 600 feet away); They Laboured that Millions might see a Brighter Day (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Dr. Elwood Mead (about 600 feet away); Hoover Dam and Lake Mead (about 600 feet away); Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium (about 600 feet away); Anson Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away in Arizona); The Hoover Dam Construction Mascot (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boulder City.
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