The Old Spanish Trail 1829 – 1850 - Nevada Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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 Angles. The trail was later used by the wagons of the "49ers" and Mormon pioneers. Concrete posts marking the trail were erected in 1965.

Marker Title (required): The Old Spanish Trail 1829 – 1850 Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): 33 Marker Text (required): 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 Angles. The trail was later used by the wagons of the "49ers" and Mormon pioneers. Concrete posts marking the trail were erected in 1965. Nevada Historical Marker No. 33 County (required): Clark (Las Vegas) Marker Type (required): Other (describe below) Other Marker Type (optional): Plaque set in a large rock. Is Marker Damaged? (required): No URL - Website (optional): [Web Link] Other Damage Type (optional): Not listed

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