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Fort Establishment
- When
- June 1855
- Where
- Las Vegas Springs
William Bringhurst led missionaries to Las Vegas Springs in 1855 to build the first permanent structure in the area.
On June 14, 1855, Mormon missionaries led by William Bringhurst arrived at Las Vegas Springs. They selected a site along creeks flowing from the springs to construct the Old Mormon Fort, which was completed in 1855.
Sources
- Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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