Old Betsy

On this site stood "Old Betsy," Las Vegas' first electric generator, which serviced the power needs of the new town. The generator, operated by the Consolidated Power and Telephone company, supplied electricity from 1906-1916. The company evolved into the Southern ...

Old Betsy

Cannon used by

Major George Croghan

Against the British and

Indians in the defense

Of Fort Stephenson

Aug. 1st and 2nd 1813

Marker is at the intersection of Croghan Street and High Street, on the right when traveling east on Croghan Street.

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