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The History of Nevada as a state began when it became the 36th state on October 31, 1864, after telegraphing the Constitution of Nevada to the Congress days before the November 8 presidential election (the largest and costliest transmission ever by telegraph).
Nevada Organic Act, March 2, 1861 [1] Western 53 miles of the Utah Territory is transferred to the Territory of Nevada, July 14, 1862; Nevada Enabling Act, March 21, 1864 [2] State of Nevada since 1864 Nevada Statehood, October 31, 1864 [3] Another 53 miles of western Utah Territory is transferred to the State of Nevada, May 5, 1866
Nevada (/ n ə ˈ v æ d ə,-v ɑː-/ ⓘ nə-VAD-ə, - VAH-, [5] [6] Spanish:) is a landlocked state in the Western region of the United States. [c] It borders Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east.
Nevada history-related lists (1 C, 19 P) D. Disasters in Nevada (3 C, 5 P) F. Former buildings and structures in Nevada (12 C) H. Historians of Nevada (6 P)
Nevada – U.S. state in the intermountain west region of the United States. Nevada is mostly desert or semiarid. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, [1] and about 86% of the state's land is owned by the US government, under various departments and agencies. [2]
History of Nevada by county (15 C) F. Former counties of Nevada (3 P) Former populated places in Nevada (2 C, 5 P) H. Historic sites in Nevada (11 C, 6 P)
In 1957, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas was established, initially as a branch of the University of Nevada, Reno and becoming independent in 1969. In 1959, the Clark County Commission built the Las Vegas Convention Center, which became a vital part of the area's economy. Southwest Gas expanded into Las Vegas in 1954.
The Flag of Nevada. Nevada (/ n ə ˈ v æ d ə,-v ɑː-/ ⓘ nə-VAD-ə, - VAH-, Spanish:) is a landlocked state in the Western region of the United States.It borders Oregon to the northwest, Idaho to the northeast, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east.