Mountain Springs in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Old Spanish Trail
1829-1850
Erected by Nevada State Historic Preservation Office. (Marker Number 34.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Old Spanish National Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 36° 0.986′ N, 115° 30.165′ W. Marker is in Mountain Springs, Nevada, in Clark County. Marker is on Highway 160 west of Benedict Drive, on the right when traveling west. Located in the parking lot of the fire station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18875 NV-160, Las Vegas NV 89161, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Potosi (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Old Spanish Trail (approx. 3.3 miles away); Spring Mountain Ranch (approx. 4.4 miles away); a different marker also named The Old Spanish Trail (approx. 5.8 miles away); Goodsprings Mining District 1856 - 1957 (approx. 13.3 miles away); The Pioneer Saloon (approx. 13.3 miles away); Good's Spring (approx. 13.3 miles away).
More about this marker. Do not confuse Historical Marker No. 34, with Historical Marker No. 33 in Blue Diamond. They are identical in appearance. The only real differences are the Numbers 33 and 34, as well as their locations of placement.
Also see . . . Old Spanish Trail Association. Maps, photos, history. (Submitted on February 21, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2015, by Trev Meed of Round Mountain, Nevada. 2. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Paulette Nelson of N Las Vegas, Nevada. 3. submitted on March 13, 2019, by Paulette Nelson of N Las Vegas, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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