Near Jean in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Last Spike
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2010
1. The Last Spike Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1856.
Location. 35° 50.457′ N, 115° 16.409′ W. Marker is near Jean, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker can be reached from Las Vegas Boulevard South (at milepost 10.3). Marker is about 600 feet west of the road at the railroad tracks. Look for a dirt road heading west to the R/R tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jean NV 89019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Last Spike (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Arrowhead Trail Highway (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Yellow Pine Mining Company Railroad (approx. 5.2 miles away); Jean, Nevada (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Pioneer Saloon (approx. 8.9 miles away); Goodsprings Mining District 1856 - 1957 (approx. 9 miles away); Good's Spring (approx. 9.1 miles away); Old Spanish Trail (approx. 14.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jean.
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2010
2. The Last Spike Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2010
3. The Last Spike Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,241 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
