Woodlawn Cemetery (Las Vegas)
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| Woodlawn Cemetery | |
|---|---|
| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| Location: | 1500 Las Vegas Blvd N Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Added to NRHP: | November 21, 2006 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 06001060 |
Woodlawn Cemetery, consisting of 40 acres (16 ha), is a cemetery located in Las Vegas, Nevada that is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.[1] It is owned by the City of Las Vegas and is a stop on the cities Pioneer Trail.
It houses the Veterans Circle that commemorates the service and sacrifice of Nevada veterans.
[edit] History
The cemetery opened in 1914 on 10 acres (4 ha) of land and was designed by J.T. McWilliams.
The cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 2006.[2]
[edit] Internments
- Fred Hesse mayor of Las Vegas 1925-1931
- William H. Briare mayor of Las Vegas
- Billy Guy musician
- J.T. McWilliams engineer
