James E. Hughes Home, Store & Post Office (Circa 1898)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 36° 48.296 W 114° 03.990
11S E 761709 N 4077249
This Mesquite Historical Marker is #8 on the Mesquite Historical Walking Tour. A map of the complete tour is available at the Virgin Valley Museum at 35 W Mesquite Blvd in downtown Mesquite or from the website listed below.
Waymark Code: WMFAKZ
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
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This Historic Marker describes an early pair of buildings that served multiple purposes. The buildings are no longer in existence. They have been replaced by a professional building.
Marker Title (required): James E. Hughes Home, Store & Post Office (Circa 1898)

Marker Text (required):
This site was the location of a 5-room adobe brick home with a screened porch. The porch was later enclosed and became a store and the Post Office. As business grew, a separate store and Post Office was built adjacent to the home.

County (required): Clark (Las Vegas)

Marker Type (required): Metal Plaque

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Is Marker Damaged? (required): No

Other Damage Type (optional): None

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Marker Number (If official State Marker from NV SHPO website above, otherwise leave blank): Not Listed
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