Mission Hills in Boulder City in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Railroad Pass

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

1. Railroad Pass Marker

Inscription. Named for an 1890's railroad which was never built, Railroad Pass first became a destination after Professor Robert T. Hill discovered alunite in the area in 1908. A mining district was formed, but only small amounts of gold were found. Mines in the area included the Alunite, Bean Pot, Lucky Dutchman, Ouo Vadis, Spearhead, and Vincent. The short-lived mining boom ended by 1910.

With the advent of the Great Depression, tent cities sprang up in the pass with names like Texas Acres and Oklahoma City. The Railroad Pass school district was organized in 1932, with a one room school just above this site, which operated until absorbed into the Henderson School District in 1942. The patented Alunite Mine site was acquired because of its proximity to the Boulder Canyon project. A bar and casino was built, which opened in 1931. This casino, originally known as Railroad Pass Club, holds gaming license #4 issued by the State of Nevada, and is the oldest continually operating casino in the state.

Erected 2009 by the Queho Posse Chapter 1919, E Clampus Vitus, in cooperation with the Railroad Pass Casino.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers

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. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 35° 58.365′ N, 114° 54.731′ W. Marker is in Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Mission Hills. Marker is on Veterans Memorial Highway (U.S. 93) 1.3 miles west of U.S. 95, on the right when traveling west. Marker is just north of the traffic light, as you enter the parking lot of the casino. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boulder City NV 89005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Alunite (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bootleg Canyon (approx. 2.9 miles away); Arrowhead Trail (approx. 3.1 miles away); TWA Terminal Building (approx. 3.6 miles away); McKeeversville, Boulder City's Predecessor (approx. 3.9 miles away); Hoover Dam Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); Frank T. Crowe (approx. 4.1 miles away); “Rag Town Goddess” (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boulder City.

More about this marker. This marker has been moved from 5° 58.316′ N, 114° 54.696′ W. It is now on the other side of the building up against the building where the doors are, as shown on Photo No. 3.

Photographed By Melissa H Spease, December 11, 2022

2. Railroad Pass Marker

Photographed By Melissa H Spease, December 11, 2022

3. Railroad Pass Marker

Original Location of Railroad Pass Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 28, 2010

4. Original Location of Railroad Pass Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on January 22, 2023, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos: 1. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Melissa H Spease of Las Vegas, Nevada. 4. submitted on January 6, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.