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

The Cabins

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 21, 2009

1. The Cabins Marker

Inscription. These three cabins were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) soon after the Valley of Fire became a state park in 1935. They are constructed of native sandstone and were used for many years to shelter campers and travelers visiting the park. The Cabins are now being preserved as a reminder of the work accomplished by the C.C.C. throughout Nevada under the able direction of Col. Thomas W. Miller, Nevada’s first State Park Commission Chairman.

Approximately 9,000 persons visited the newly established Valley of Fire State Park in 1936. Today over 200,000 visitors enjoy the park each year.

Erected by Valley of Fire State Park.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 36° 25.83′ N, 114° 28.884′ W. Marker is near Overton, Nevada, in Clark County. It can be reached from Valley of Fire Highway 2 miles west of East Entrance Station. Marker is located in Valley of Fire State Park at the end of the turnoff road from Valley of Fire Highway to The Cabins. The Cabins and marker are a short walk from the parking

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lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Overton NV 89040, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: In Memory of Sergeant John J. Clark (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Arrowhead Trail (approx. 1.1 miles away); Valley of Fire (approx. 1.8 miles away); Nevada’s First State Park (approx. 1.8 miles away); Silica Dome (approx. 2.1 miles away); Beehives (approx. 3.9 miles away); Atlatl Rock (approx. 3.9 miles away); Valley of Fire Behind the Camera (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Overton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Arrowhead Trail (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Valley of Fire State Park. Official website of Nevada State Parks. (Submitted on March 16, 2014.)

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 21, 2009

2. The Cabins

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.