Amargosa Valley in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Jack Longstreet
Jack Longstreet was rancher, prospector and saloon keeper who backed away from no fight and cowed even seasoned lawmen. He was a friend of the local Native American tribes and even spoke the language of the Southern Paiutes. He had several native wives, the last being Fannie Black. He was an integral part of Southern Nevada until his death in 1928.
This plaque dedicated February 17, 2007 by the Queho Posse and Billy Holcomb Chapters of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus in cooperation with the Nevada Boom Town History Conference and Jim Marsh.
Erected 2007 by Queho Posse and Billy Holcomb Chapters of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus In Cooperation with the Nevada Boom Town History Conference and Jim Marsh.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 36° 24.783′ N, 116° 25.404′ W. Marker is in Amargosa Valley, Nevada, in Nye County. Marker can be reached from Nevada Route 373. Marker is located on the left side of the main entrance to the Longstreet Casino. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8570 S Nevada Highway 373, Amargosa Valley NV 89020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Amargosa Valley's Clay Industry (a few steps from this marker); Jack's Stone Cabin (approx. 6.6 miles away); Amargosa Opera House (approx. 7.7 miles away in California); Death Valley Junction (approx. 7.7 miles away in California); A Changing Landscape (approx. 8.3 miles away); Cultural Clues to the Past (approx. 8.4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2017, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 957 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on August 16, 2017. 3. submitted on October 29, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.