Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort Historic Park

Address: 500 E. Washington Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101 - At the far north end of the Strip where Las Vegas Boulevard meets Washington Avenue.

Phone Number: (702) 486-3511

Hours:

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Saturday.

Closed Sundays.

Old Vegas Mormon State Historic Park is located in downtown Las Vegas, at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
The first permanent non-native settlers in the Las Vegas Valley were a group of Mormon missionaries who built an adobe fort along Las Vegas Creek in 1855. They successfully farmed the area by diverting water from the creek. Today, the park includes a remnant of the original adobe fort, which serves as a visitor center with interpretive displays. Future development will include the re-creation of many historic features and a full-scale visitor center. Historic interpretation is and will remain the focus of the park. There are series of programs throughout the summer. The "Friends of the Fort" also provide a series of programs throughout the year. For more information about the "Friends of the Fort"