Woodlawn Cemetery (Las Vegas) Explained

Woodlawn Cemetery
Location:	1500 Las Vegas Blvd N Las Vegas, Nevada
Added:	November 21, 2006
Refnum:	06001060

Woodlawn cemetery, consisting of 40acres, is a cemetery located in Las Vegas, Nevada that is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.^[1] It is owned by the City of Las Vegas and is a stop on the city's "Pioneer Trail".^[2] It houses the Veterans Circle that commemorates the service and sacrifice of Nevada veterans.

History

The cemetery opened in 1914 on 10acres of land and was designed by J.T. McWilliams. The cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1968. It is located at Las Vegas Blvd and Owens.^[3]

Interments

• William H. Briare (1930–2006), mayor of Las Vegas
• Frank Cullotta, mobster
• "Nick the Greek" Dandolos, gambler
• "Diamondfield" Jack Davis, gunfighter and prospector
• Mark Fator, 1922 American National Champion jockey
• Billy Guy (1936–2002), musician
• Chubby Johnson (1903–1974), movie actor
• Rhoshii Wells (1976–2008), boxer

Notes and References

1. Las Vegas Review-Journal, December 21, 1968.
2. Web site: Pioneer Trail brochure. City of Las Vegas (Nevada). September 26, 2011.
3. Web site: Woodlawn Cemetery. City of Las Vegas (Nevada). September 26, 2011.