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located in

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that is listed on the

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'', December 21, 1968. It is owned by the City of Las Vegas and is a stop on the city's "Pioneer Trail". It houses the ''Veterans Circle'' that commemorates the service and sacrifice of Nevada veterans.

History

The cemetery opened in 1914 on of land and was designed by J.T. McWilliams. The cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1968. It is located at Las Vegas Blvd and Owens.

Interments

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References

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* {{Nevada State Historic Places/Clark Cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places in Nevada National Register of Historic Places in Las Vegas 1914 establishments in Nevada