Boulder City Historic District in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Boulder City, Nevada

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 18, 2014

1. Boulder City, Nevada Marker

Inscription. Originally founded in 1931 as a community for the workers building Hoover Dam, Boulder City was the first planned community in southern Nevada. Designed by Saco Rienk DeBoer, it was a federal reservation. Only workers associated with the building or operations of the dam could live in the new community. Gaming and alcohol were both banned initially, and today Boulder City is the only incorporated city in Nevada where gaming is not allowed.

The community grew quickly. The post office opened and the rail line was completed to the dam site in 1931. The first airport opened in 1933. With the completion of the Boulder Canyon Project, the town became the home of dam workers and their families.

In 1959, the community was incorporated, with a celebration held on January 4, 1960. The land and buildings owned by the federal government were turned over to the new city. Since then, the community has grown, becoming the gateway to Hoover Dam.

Erected 2013 by the Queho Posse Chapter E Clampus Vitus with the cooperation of the City of Boulder City.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1853.

Location.

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35° 58.806′ N, 114° 50.077′ W. Marker is in Boulder City, Nevada, in Clark County. It is in the Boulder City Historic District. Marker is on Park Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the center of Wilbur Square Park between Nevada Highway and Utah Street. 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 walking distance of this marker. Hoover Dam Turbine Runner (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Boulder Dam Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Puddler's Break (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Hitchin’ a Ride” (approx. ¼ mile away); Alabam (approx. 0.3 miles away); “Rag Town Goddess” (approx. 0.4 miles away); Frank T. Crowe (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hoover Dam Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boulder City.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 18, 2014

2. Boulder City, Nevada Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 18, 2014

3. Boulder City, Nevada Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 664 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.