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

Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium

Hoover Dam

Photographed By Sandie Kirchner, June 7, 2010

1. Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium Marker

Inscription. One of the finest examples of how civil engineering ingenuity shaped the development of society's quality of life in the 20th century.

Erected 2001 by American Society of Civil Engineers.

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 series list.

Location. 36° 0.998′ N, 114° 44.344′ W. Marker is in Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker is on U.S. 93, on the right when traveling west. Marker is lower marker on the far left in the row of markers at Hoover Dam. 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. Hoover Dam and Lake Mead (here, next to this marker); They Died to Make the Desert Bloom (here, next to 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); The Hoover Dam Construction Mascot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Dog Who Owned a Dam

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 400 feet away); Hoover Dam (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boulder City.

Photographed By Sandie Kirchner, June 7, 2010

2. Civil Engineering Monument of the Millennium Marker

Row of markers at Hoover Dam image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sandie Kirchner, June 7, 2010

3. Row of markers at Hoover Dam

This marker is at far left.

Hoover Dam and Visitor Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 19, 2009

4. Hoover Dam and Visitor Center

Markers are on the left side of the roadway by the flag pole.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,428 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.