Clark Memorial Cross - Overton, NV - Christian Crosses on Waymarking.com

This Christian cross was erected as a monument honoring John G. Clark, a pioneer traveler. We located a website (visit link) with the following details about the monument: "A brick monument five to six feet tall was erected June 1949 by the citizens of Overton, Nevada. It is about 150 feet off the road, on state route #169. According to information at the Valley of Fire State Park, Captain John J. Clark, retired, 46 New York Infantry, died June 1915, age 67. he was driving a buckboard through the desert on the Arrowhead Trail (early trail to the Muddy). He stopped, tied his horse to the back of the buckboard, laid down and died of thirst at that point in the Valley of Fire." [NOTE: The height of the monument quoted here is inaccurate as we took photos of the 6-foot tall Marine next to the monument and it's about 3 feet taller than he is.]

To facilitate visiting the monument, there is a turnout on the south side of State Road 169 that can accommodate several cars.

From the Valley of Fire State Park website: "Valley of Fire State Park is located only six miles from Lake Mead and 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas via Interstate 15 and on exit 75. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert. Ancient trees and early man are represented throughout the park by areas of petrified wood and 3,000 year-old Indian petroglyph. Popular activities include camping, hiking, picnicking and photography. The park offers a full-scale visitor center with extensive interpretive displays. Several group use areas are also available. The park is open all year."

Type of cross: Latin cross Material used: Wood Characteristics of this cross: About 9 feet tall from top of cross to base. Concrete base on bottom, middle section of white painted bricks, and a wooden cross. Describe the location: On the south side of State Road 169 in the Valley of Fire State Park in Overton, Nevada, USA. See Long Description for details about the State Park where this Christian cross is located. Year of manufacture: 06/01/1949 Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes

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