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Las Vegas History |
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Spanish traders en route to Los Angeles along the Spanish Trail in the early 1700s sought a route that would pass through the then unexplored Las Vegas Valley. At the time, the Spaniards referred to the route through the valley as journada de muerte, journey of death. A young scout named Rafael Rivera was the first person of European ancestry to look upon the valley. His discovery of a valley with abundant wild grasses growing and a plentiful water supply reduced the journey to Los Angeles by several days. The valley was named Las Vegas, Spanish for "The Meadows." |
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Nevada Facts |
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Symbols of Nevada |
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State Nickname |
The Silver State |
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State Motto |
"All for our country" |
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State Colors |
Silver and Blue |
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State Metal |
Silver |
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State Precious Gemstone |
Black Fire Opal |
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State Flower |
Sagebrush |
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State Bird |
Mountain Bluebird |
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State Reptile |
Desert Tortoise |
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State Animal |
Desert Bighorn Sheep |
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State Tree |
Pinon Pine and Bristlecone Pine |
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State Fish |
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout |
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State Rock |
Sandstone |
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State Song |
"Home Means Nevada," by Mrs. Bertha Rafferto, Reno. Adopted February 6, 1933. |
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First Settlement: |
Genoa, near Carson City, settled by Mormons in 1849, then called Mormon Station. |
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Name: |
From the Spanish meaning "snow-capped," adopted in 1861 when the territory was established. |
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Statehood: |
Admitted as State of Nevada on October 31, 1864. Now a State holiday. |
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State Capital: |
Carson City, selected 1864. |
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On a cobalt blue background in the upper left quarter is a five-pointed silver star between two sprays of Sagebrush crossed to form a half wreath; across the top of the wreath is a golden scroll with the words, in black letters, "Battle Born." The name "Nevada" is beneath the star in gold letters. The current Nevada State Flag design was adopted March 26, 1929, and revised in 1991. |
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