Jan 1, 2012 | Las Vegas Review Journal
Visit Old Mormon Fort to learn Las Vegas history
A handsome life-sized bronze statue of pioneer Las Vegas rancher Helen J. Stewart welcomes visitors to the Old Mormon Fort State Historical Park, where she ranched and raised her family in the late 1800s.
Book chronicles life of pioneer Helen J. Stewart
Review Title: "Helen J. Stewart: First Lady of Las Vegas" Authors: Sally Zanjani, Carrie Townley Porter Publisher: Stephens Press Pages: 202 Price: $22.95 The rise of female governors in neighboring Arizona and New Mexico, as well as national heroines from the region such as U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Homeland Security Secretary ... (more)