Historical Events tagged with "water rights"

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Economics & Industry

Las Vegas Founded in Nevada

May 15th, 1905 119 years ago

Las Vegas, a city located in Nevada, was founded when a group of land speculators assembled at a site near the Las Vegas Springs. Originally, the area was a watering stop on the way to California, but with the introduction of the railroad in 1905, it became increasingly attractive for settlement. The land transaction during this time marked the beginning of Las Vegas's transformation into a city, paving the way for its future development.

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