Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort and Ranch
$58.11
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
10 June 2025
Summary
Las Vegas Mormon Fort: Nevada’s Oldest Building
For decades, dedicated families managed the Las Vegas ranch, home to the historic 1855 Mormon fort—Nevada’s oldest non-native building.
In June 1855, Mormon missionaries arrived in a scorching valley with a dual mission: aid travelers on the Mormon Corridor and foster peace with the Southern Paiutes. They built a sturdy adobe fort as a waystation, crafting thousands of bricks themselves. After their two-year assignment, others …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781467162616 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1467162612 |
| Series: | Images of America |
| Author: | Lisa Leavitt Messenger |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing (SC) |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 10 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 318g |
| Dimensions: | 226mm x 160mm x 8mm |
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About The Author
Lisa Leavitt Messenger
Lisa Leavitt Messenger was introduced to the history of the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort and Ranch while researching her personal genealogy; both her grandfather and great-grandfather spent time on the property during its ranching years. Her personal connection nurtured a deep interest in the historical property that has only intensified. She volunteers with affiliated historical societies, namely the Friends of the Fort and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, which aim to promote the history with the community of Las Vegas.
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