Las Vegas Mountains Edge Community Records History

The history of Las Vegas is fascinating and somewhat unique. The city of Las Vegas began to develop as an important stop along the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico and southern California for much of the 19th century. The oasis enabled Spanish traders to shorten their route to Los Angeles by cutting directly across the desert. In 1829, descriptions of the lush valley were circulated, generating a lot of interest. In 1844, John C. Fremont, an explorer, camped in the Las Vegas Valley and described the fertile landscape in his journals. Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) began an intermittent settlement of the Las Vegas Valley in 1855. This settlement linked to California and the Pacific Ocean. More on Las Vegas History...

The Mountain's Edge master-planned community in the southwest valley recently completed the installation of four commemorative plaques located at the top of the community's 3,500-acre Exploration Peak. Reportedly, the plaques are located on 4 points of a patio with a great view of the valley. They detail local history adding rich value to the residential community. Homes have sold by the thousands in the south west end of Vegas. Communities add to the living experience in many unique ways. Parks, trails, pools, club houses, etc. attract many to the area.