Mesquite was named after the mesquite tree, which Native Americans considered to be good luck. Native Americans would burn mesquite wood like incense to bring friendly spirits. Just 80 miles north of Las Vegas, Mesquite combines a small-town atmosphere with a multi- faceted array of big-city attractions ranging from 24-hour gaming and fine dining to celebrity entertainment and championship golf. is now the fastest growing city in Nevada. It is located on I-15 in southeastern Nevada on the Arizona border, and is just 37 miles from St. George, Utah.
The valley that nestles Mesquite, Nevada, is following the way of all other southern Nevada valleys that have access to fresh water. It's beginning to fill up with people. |
