Sandstone Ranch (Nevada) Explained

Sandstone Ranch
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Nearest City:Las Vegas, Nevada
Coordinates:36.0678°N -115.4583°W
Area:520acres
Added:April 02, 1976
Refnum:76001141
Increase:April 25, 2019
Increase Refnum:100002337

Sandstone Ranch or Sand Stone Ranch, as it was first known, was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places[1] on April 2, 1976.[2] The ranch is within the boundaries of the Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and sits below the Wilson Range.[3]

History

The working cattle ranch was established in 1876 by Sergeant James B. Wilson and George Anderson. Over time it transformed from the working ranch to a retreat.[3] Later owners included; Chester Lauck (1948), Vera Krupp (1955) and Howard Hughes.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sandstone Ranch - Wilson Era . 2007-07-01 .
  2. Web site: Nevada Entries in the National Register of Historic Places . 2007-07-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080617204242/http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/shpo/entries/clark.htm . 2008-06-17 .
  3. Web site: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park . 2008-10-14 . .
  4. Web site: Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. 2008-10-14 . sangres.com.