Historical Marker
Storey County Courthouse
Historical marker location:
26 South B Street, Virginia City, Nevada
( Marker is on B Street near Union Street, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 2009
Comstock Historical Marker No. 8. 26 South B Street, Virginia City, NV.
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.