Logandale, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Logandale
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The Old Logandale School, Logandale, NV
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 Logandale
Location in Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Elevation | 1,384 ft (422 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89021
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| Area code(s) | 702 and 725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 845889 |
Logandale is a community located in Clark County, Nevada. It was once a separate town. In 1981, it joined with Overton to form the larger community of Moapa Valley. Logandale is famous for hosting the yearly Clark County Fair and Rodeo. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department helps keep the area safe.
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A Look Back: Logandale's History
Logandale was first settled in 1865. It was built on the west side of the Muddy River. The original name for the settlement was St. Joseph.
Renaming and Relocation
In 1868, the settlers had to move the town. Their first town, Saint Joseph, Nevada, had burned down. So, they moved and called the new place New St. Joseph, or sometimes St. Joseph #2. The post office from the old town also moved here in 1867.
Abandonment and Revival
Like other settlements in the Moapa Valley, New St. Joseph was left empty in 1871. This happened because of a disagreement over taxes with the state of Nevada. The post office closed in October 1871. It reopened in May 1876, but then moved to Overton in 1883.
The town started to grow again in 1912. This was thanks to a new railroad station. It was first named Logan. Some people think it was named after a Civil War veteran, but this is not confirmed. Later, the name changed to Logandale. This was done because mail kept getting sent to Logan, Utah by mistake.
Where is Logandale?
Logandale is found at the northern end of the Moapa Valley. You can reach the town by taking exit 93 off Interstate Highway 15. From there, you go south on Highway 169.
People of Logandale
Logandale is part of the Moapa Valley. The United States Census Bureau counts the population here as a "Census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified for statistics, even if it's not an officially incorporated city.
Local Media
The radio station KADD is licensed to broadcast from Logandale.
Community and Culture
One of the biggest events in Logandale is the Clark County Fair and Rodeo. This popular fair is held every year in the community.
Education in Logandale
The schools in Logandale are part of the Clark County School District. This district provides education for students in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Logandale (Nevada) para niños
