Twin Lakes in Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Padre Francisco Garcés
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2013
1. Padre Francisco Garcés Marker
He traveled though Nevada in 1775-6.
The small rocks are from the 48 states.
Erected 1953 by Francisco Garces Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 36° 10.827′ N, 115° 11.234′ W. Marker is in Las Vegas, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in Twin Lakes. Marker can be reached from West Washington Avenue. Marker is in the rose garden at the northwest corner of Lorenzi Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3333 West Washington Avenue, Las Vegas NV 89107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Twin Lakes Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Lorenzi Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Las Vegas (The Meadows) (approx. 0.7 miles away); Las Vegas Springs (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Las Vegas Springs (approx. ¾ mile away); Binion House (approx. one mile
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2013
2. Padre Francisco Garcés Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 3, 2013
3. Padre Francisco Garcés Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 768 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 17, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
