National Register of Historic Places

Mormon Well Spring

Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
Listed
December 24, 1974
Type
Site
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001143

About this property

Mormon Well Spring is an area located in the United States' Desert National Wildlife Range that was used from around 1900–1924 for ranching. It is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. Nearby is Corn Creek Campsite, another listed historic place. Currently the spring is used to provide water for animals using structures provided by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Long prior to its ranching use, the site has indications of Native American use, by such as the Southern Paiute people, from 1000 AD to 1900 AD. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1974.

Location

Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
36.64413, -115.09668

Categories

AGRICULTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Washington School
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When was Mormon Well Spring listed on the National Register?

Mormon Well Spring was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Mormon Well Spring?

Mormon Well Spring is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mormon Well Spring?

The period of significance for Mormon Well Spring is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.

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