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The history of North Las Vegas
A city of its own in the Las Vegas Valley. Find neighborhood kitchens along Craig Road, community parks, independent shops and a history that reaches beyond the resort corridor.
North Las Vegas at a glance
North Las Vegas was founded in 1919 and incorporated on May 1, 1946.
When was North Las Vegas founded?
North Las Vegas was founded in 1919 and incorporated on May 1, 1946.
How old is North Las Vegas?
About 107 years old, counting from 1919, when it was founded.
What county is North Las Vegas in?
North Las Vegas is in Clark County, Nevada.
What is the area code for North Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas uses area codes 702 and 725.
What is the elevation of North Las Vegas?
About 2,205 feet (672 m) above sea level.
Dates, namesake and elevation from Wikipedia: North Las Vegas, Nevada and Wikidata (checked 2026-11-08); population and ZIP codes from the U.S. Census Bureau.
People who shaped North Las Vegas
North Las Vegas is more than its landmarks. Neighborhood businesses and community institutions offer different ways into its past. The linked local sources provide a starting point for deeper research. Read the local history.
Watch the city’s history
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Discover Kiel Ranch Historic Park
A local history film shared by ClarkCountyNV.
Watch on YouTube ↗- 1875
Kiel Ranch
Conrad Kiel established the ranch in 1875. The surviving historic site offers a way to explore the valley before modern city development.
Nevada State Historic Preservation Office ↗ - 1946
North Las Vegas incorporates
The city incorporated on May 1, 1946. It grew as a separate municipality alongside its Las Vegas Valley neighbors.
Local history source ↗ - Postwar decades
A growing northern valley
Homes, businesses and public services expanded through the postwar years, shaping the northern part of the metropolitan area.
Local history source ↗ - 2003
Aliante Nature Discovery Park
The city park opened in 2003, adding pathways, play areas and a man-made lake to the Aliante neighborhood.
City of North Las Vegas ↗ - 2011
A civic landmark
The modern City Hall became a new civic landmark. It remains a landmark of municipal life.
City Hall photograph and description ↗ - 2026
Eighty years as a city
North Las Vegas marked its 80th anniversary with a City Hall time capsule and a celebration of its communities.
Local history source ↗
See the history for yourself.
Start with the cultural places in our directory, then check their current exhibitions and visiting information. Local history and visitor information.
For deeper research, the North Las Vegas libraries is a starting point for archival material and research help. Historic photographs have their own permissions; we link to the collection instead of treating every old image as free to reuse.
Selected milestones researched September 13, 2026. This is an introduction, not a complete account of the city’s history.