Minden Park

Historical marker location:

1582 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden, Nevada

( Marker is on Esmeralda Avenue near 5th and 6th Streets.)

Las Vegas was originally a stopover for travelers: Las Vegas, now known as a major tourist destination and entertainment capital, was originally just a stopover for travelers between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. It wasn't until the 1930s that the city began to develop its reputation as a gambling and entertainment destination.