Woodlawn Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

Woodlawn Cemetery

Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
Listed
November 21, 2006
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
06001060

About this property

Woodlawn cemetery, consisting of 40 acres (16 ha), is a cemetery located in Las Vegas, Nevada that is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by the City of Las Vegas and is a stop on the city's "Pioneer Trail". It houses the Veterans Circle that commemorates the service and sacrifice of Nevada veterans. The cemetery opened in 1914 on 10 acres (4 ha) of land and was designed by J.T. McWilliams. The cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1968. It is located at Las Vegas Blvd and Owens. "Diamondfield" Jack Davis, gunfighter and prospector Mark Fator, 1922 American National Champion jockey

Location

1500 Las Vegas Blvd N
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
36.18755, -115.12862

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTSOCIAL HISTORYLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Woodlawn Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Woodlawn Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 2006.

What type of historic resource is Woodlawn Cemetery?

Woodlawn Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Woodlawn Cemetery?

The period of significance for Woodlawn Cemetery is recorded as the listed era.

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