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William A. Clark
- Clark County was named for William A. Clark, a Montana copper magnate and Democratic U.S. Senator.
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Jul 12, 2019 · The Clark County Commission eventually voted to create the unincorporated town of Paradise in 1950. The first town board consisted of five casino managers, and Greenbaum chaired the...
Clark County was named for William A. Clark, a Montana copper magnate and Democratic U.S. Senator. [6] Clark was largely responsible for construction of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad through the area, contributing to the region's early development.
Clark County is the name of twelve counties in the United States. Most, though not all, are named after two brothers: military hero George Rogers Clark in the Midwest, and explorer William Clark in the West.
Jul 20, 2024 · According to Clark County’s website, the county was named after Sen. William Andrews Clark, who founded the railroad linking Los Angeles to Salt Lake City.
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Aug 17, 2024 · Clark, county, southern tip of Nevada, U.S., wedged between California and Arizona. The county seat is Las Vegas, the internationally famous gaming and entertainment city.
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Jan 25, 2020 · Clark County is named after William Andrews Clark (1839-1925). Clark was elected to the U.S. Senate from Montana in 1901 on the second of two tries.
Jun 30, 2022 · The rest of the Las Vegas area is officially unincorporated; Clark County provides government and municipal services to a million county residents, compared to the 1.2 million people who live in the cities. However, there are other geopolitical designations in the Las Vegas Valley.