National Register of Historic Places

St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery

Overton, Clark County, Nevada
Listed
January 20, 2005
Type
Site
Period
Modern
Ref No.
04001529

About this property

St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery located in Overton, Nevada was listed on the United States' National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 2005. The cemetery was associated with the early Mormon settlements in the area, including St. Thomas, Nevada. It was moved to its present location in 1935 to remove it from area to be covered by Lake Mead following the construction of Hoover Dam. For a short period it was referred to as Mead Lake Cemetery before finally acquiring the name of St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery. The cemetery is maintained by the community.

Location

Overton, Clark County, Nevada
36.52065, -114.43577

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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

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When was St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery listed on the National Register?

St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 2005.

What type of historic resource is St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery?

St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery?

The period of significance for St. Thomas Memorial Cemetery is recorded as the modern era.

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