Nevada’s oldest Anglo-American building site: the 1855 adobe fort established by Mormon missionaries at the Las Vegas Springs, later a ranch and stop on the Old Spanish Trail / Mormon Road. Restored partial fort walls, visitor center exhibits, and a small park interpret the oasis that became Las Vegas — a rare urban historic state park on the edge of downtown.
Field facts
| Region | Clark County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.1803, -115.1325 |
| Founded | 1855 Mormon mission fort |
| Significance | Oldest non-Native building site in Nevada |
| Agency | Nevada State Parks |
| Access | Urban paved; visitor center hours |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Point of interestKiosk11.3 km away
- Point of interestNelson Dunes Nw 218.8 km away
- TrailheadSunrise Mountain19.2 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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