Historical Marker
Transcontinental Telephone Line
Historical marker location:
1552 Wendover Boulevard, West Wendover, Nevada
( Marker can be reached from Wendover Boulevard west of North Gene L. Jones Way, on the right when traveling west.)
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.