"The Lost City Museum and Ruins" Overton by goingsolo

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Lost City Museum - Overton
Lost City Museum

Overton is a small town virtually in the middle of nowhere. Its not something one would pick as a tourist destination or even somewhere to stop and explore but for the history that lies within its tiny town limits and underneath nearby Lake Mead.

Overton contains the Lost City Museum and the ruins of the dwellings of the Anasazi Indians. Because of its close proximity to Valley of the Fire State Park, its possible to visit the two in one day. But, whatever the reason for being in the area, Overton is worth a visit to discover more about the civilization that once was.

  • Last visit to Overton: Nov 2004
  • Intro Updated Dec 12, 2004
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The earliest people to inhabit the region were known as the Basketmakers. The name was given to these people based on... more travel advice

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The Paiutes were early settlers of the Moapa Valley region, where Overton is located. The Paiutes did a little farming,... more travel advice

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As time passed, the dwellings of the early settlers to this region developed into houses containing many rooms... more travel advice

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The Anasazi lived in the area from 300 BC until 700 AD. After the departure of the Anasazi, the Pueblos inhabited the... more travel advice

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