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Gardnerville is an unincorporated town [4] in Douglas County, Nevada, adjacent to the county seat of Minden. The population was 6,211 at the 2020 census. [3] U.S. Route 395 runs through the center of Gardnerville. State Route 207, known as Kingsbury Grade, connects Gardnerville to Stateline and U.S. Route 50.
Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, about 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Las Vegas.It is the 2nd most populous city in Nevada, after Las Vegas, with 317,610 residents. [4]
The mountain bluebird is the state bird of Nevada.. This list of birds of Nevada includes species documented in the U.S. state of Nevada and accepted by the Nevada Bird Records Committee (NBRC).
The giant hairy scorpion is the largest scorpion in North America and is one of the 23 species of scorpion in Nevada. [1]The fauna of the U.S. state of Nevada is mostly species adapted to desert, temperature extremes and to lack of moisture.
The development project would include a country club community and a Sun City senior community. Anthem would eventually consist of 11,000 to 13,000 homes. Approximately 72 acres of the first phase were set aside for parks and recreation. [2] [3] Henderson ensured that its water supply would meet the future needs of the new community.
Douglas County is a county in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Nevada.As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,488. [1] Its county seat is Minden. [2] Douglas County comprises the Gardnerville Ranchos, NV Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Reno–Carson City–Fernley, NV Combined Statistical Area.
The primary drivers of the Southern Nevada economy have been the confluence of tourism, gaming and conventions which in turn feed the retail and dining industries. Las Vegas serves as world headquarters for the world's largest Fortune 500 gaming company, MGM Resorts International.
The area is also home to Henderson's city hall and justice facility. The Water Street District hosts numerous annual events, including festivals, parades, car shows, and a farmers' market. Water Street is the main road in downtown Henderson. Its name is derived from a water main that runs beneath the street; both date back to 1941. Retail in ...