Cultural Corridor Coalition in Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

First Las Vegas Post Office

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2010

1. First Las Vegas Post Office Marker

Inscription. John Steele, one of the original L. D. S. missionaries, secured a mail grant for the Las Vegas Mission. The documents to establish the Post Office, and, appointing William Bringhurst Postmaster, were brought from Salt Lake City by Benjamin H Hulse, January 10, 1856. This office was continued until the mission was abandoned in 1857. Mr. Steele acted as postmaster under President Bringhurst.

Erected 1951 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 170.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 10, 1600.

Location. 36° 10.84′ N, 115° 8.005′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Cultural Corridor Coalition. Marker can be reached from East Washington Avenue near Las Vegas Boulevard North. Marker is on the grounds of Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 East Washington Avenue, Las Vegas NV 89101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Las Vegas Fort (a few steps from this marker); Helen Jane Wiser Stewart (a few steps from this marker);

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Old Mormon Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); The Las Vegas Mormon Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Las Vegas Old Mormon Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); The Neon Boneyard Park Sign (approx. ¼ mile away); Silver Slipper Gambling Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); The Las Vegas Hard Rock Café Guitar Sign (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Las Vegas.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2010

2. First Las Vegas Post Office Marker

First Las Vegas Post Office and Las Vegas Fort Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, March 16, 2010

3. First Las Vegas Post Office and Las Vegas Fort Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,680 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.