Nevada History Antonio Armijo’s party of 60 on the Old Spanish Trail to Los Angeles. Find an abundance of artesian spring water that allows travelers to cut directly through the vast desert to Los Angeles. Spanish traders named the desert oasis Las Vegas, Spanish for "The Meadows" – United States acquired Nevada in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Wells Fargo Express and Banking Company opened an office in Virginia City, becoming the first bank of Nevada. State Flag

1864- October 31st - Statehood obtained. Nevada becomes the 36th state. Since this was the time of the Civil War the state motto of "Battle Born" was adopted. Nevada's admission as a state in the Union in 1864 was not contingent on its precious metal production. Territorial Governor Nye was appointed by Pres. Abraham Lincoln to ensure the stability of the territory and the gold and silver production would not be disrupted or find its way into Confederate hands Nevada women granted vote by state election. Nevada History

1931 March 19 – Gambling was legalized for the first time. The first traffic light is installed in Las Vegas on Frémont Street.

Nevada Facts 1. Ranks 7 th in size 2. Population; 2,723, Nevada means, “snowcapped” 4. Las Vegas means, “The meadows” 5. Nevada's official flag was adopted on March 26, 1929, but was revised on June 8, 1991.

Nevada’s Capital is Carson City

State Tree #1 The Bristlecone Pine tree grows in the Nevada mountains around 9000 feet above sea level and is the oldest living thing on earth. Many of the Bristlecone Pine trees, found in Nevada, are more than 4000 years old. The trees grow between 15 to 30 feet high, however, some have been found as high as 60 feet. The diameter growth continues throughout the long life of the tree, resulting in massive trunks with a few contorted limbs.

State tree #2 The pinon pine, was the first tree adopted as a symbol by Nevada. The Single-Leaf Pinon is an aromatic pine tree with short, stiff needles and gnarled branches. It was adopted in 1959.

State Fish-Lahonton Cutthroat Trout

State plant- Sagebrush Nevada's state flower is sagebrush. Adopted March 20, 1917, it has small yellow and white flowers in the spring grows abundantly in the deserts of the Western United States.

State Animal- Desert Bighorn The desert bighorn sheep, is Nevada's state animal. It is a beautiful animal and well-suited for Nevada’s mountainous desert country because it can survive for long periods without water.

State Bird- Mountain Bluebird During the 1967 session (April 12th) of the legislature, Clark County Assemblyman Stan Irwin introduced a bill to designate the Mountain Bluebird, as the Nevada state bird. The bill passed both houses and was signed by the governor on April 4th, 1967.

State reptile-Desert Tortoise The desert tortoises live approximately 30 to 50 years; they grow slowly and generally have low reproductive rates. They spend most of time in burrows, rock shelters, and pallets to regulate body temperature and reduce water loss.

Nevada’s Tallest Mountain Boundary Peak

Nevada Lakes Lake Tahoe Lake Mead Pyramid Lake Lake Mojave

Nevada’s Mountains Boundary PeakMount Charleston Wheeler Peak Mount Rose

Nevada’s Rivers Colorado River Truckee River Muddy River Humboldt River Owyhee River

Nevada has 17counties and Nye is the largest. If you live in Henderson or Las Vegas, you live in Clark County. Nevada’s Counties Las Vegas/Henderson.

Home Means Nevada written by Mrs. Bertha Raffetto, Reno; adopted February 6, Way out in the land of the setting sun, Where the wind blows wild and free, There's a lovely spot, just the only one That means home sweet home to me. If you follow the old Kit Carson Trail, Until the desert meets the hills, Oh, you certainly will agree with me, It's the place of a thousand thrills. Home, means Nevada, Home, means the hills, Home, means the sage and the pines. Out by the Truckee's silvery rills, Out where the sun always shines. There is a land that I love the best, Fairer than all I can see. right in the heart of the golden west, Home, means Nevada to me. Whenever the sun at the close of day colors all the western sky, Oh, my heart returns to the desert grey And the mountains tow'ring high. Where the moon beams play in shadowed glen With the spotted fawn and doe All the livelong night until morning light Is the loveliest place I know.

What did you learn about Nevada 1. What is Nevada’s capital city? 2. What year did Nevada legalize gambling? 3. Name two lakes in Nevada. 4. Name two rivers in Nevada 5. Name all five state symbols, bird, animal, flower, fish, and trees. 6. Name two mountains in Nevada. 7. What year did Las Vegas first receive its name? 8. How many counties are in Nevada? 9. What year did Nevada allow women the right to vote? 10. What year did Nevada become a state? Carson City 1931 Mead, Tahoe, Pyramid, Walker, and Mojave Colorado, Humboldt, Truckee, Owyhee, Muddy Mtn Bluebird, Bighorn sheep, Sagebrush, Cutthroat trout, and Pinion/Bristlecone Charleston, Rose, Boundary, Wheeler