Overton in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Cabins
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. Marker 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 lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Overton NV 89040, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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); 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.
Also see . . . Valley of Fire State Park. Official website of Nevada State Parks. (Submitted on March 16, 2014.)
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 524 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.