Nelson, Nevada is in El Dorado Canyon. It is named after Charles Nelson, a prospector who was slain at his mine in 1897.
One of the biggest mining booms in Nevada history occurred near here, in the El Dorado Canyon. Gold & silver were discovered here around 1859. Later, copper & lead were discovered and mined here.
The latitude and longitude of Nelson is 35.708N & -114.823W, and its elevation is 2,976 feet.
East Vegas Christian Center is where Troop 256 has it's equipment stored and it's also an alternate meeting location for special events. It is located at 6450 Stewart Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89110-4014.
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