National Register Listing
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Fort Schellbourne (Boundary Increase)
a.k.a. See Also*Fort Schellbourne
N of Ely off US93, Ely, NV Local significance of the site: Prehistoric; Commerce; Agriculture; Historic - Non-aboriginal; Military; Transportation; Communications
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
About National Register Listings
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.
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.