The Old Spanish Trail (1829-1850) - Mesquite, Nevada
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BruceS
N 36° 48.244 W 114° 04.123
11S E 761514 N 4077146
Historical marker gives a brief summary of an early overland trail between Santa Fe and Los Angeles which passed through the area. It is located directly in front of the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum in Mesquite.
Waymark Code: WM4W9A
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2008
Views: 32
Stretching for 130 miles across Clark County, this historic horse trail became Nevada's first route of commerce in 1829 when trade was initiated between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. The trail was later used by the wagons of the "49ers" and Mormon pioneers. Concrete posts marking the trail were erected in 1965." ~ text of marker
Road of Trail Name: Old Spanish Trail
State: Nevada
County: Clark
Historical Significance:
Historic overland route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles
Years in use: 1829 - 1850's
How you discovered it:
Various markers along the trail
Book on Wagon Road or Trial:
Several books have been written on the Old Spanish Trail.
Website Explination:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Spanish_Trail_(trade_route)
Why?:
Trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Also used by the '49ers to get to the gold fields in California.
Directions:
In front of Virgin Valley Heritage Museum
25 West Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite, Nevada
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Visit Instructions:
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