Funeral Homes in Jean, NV

Facts about the city

Jean is a small commercial town in Clark County, Nevada, located approximately 12 mi (19 km) north of the Nevada-California state line along Interstate 15. Las Vegas is located about 30 mi (48 km) to the north. There are no residents of Jean, Nevada, but many people in nearby communities like Primm and Sandy Valley have \"Jean\" listed as the city in their mailing address because Jean is the location of the main post office in the 89019 ZIP code. Las Vegas Boulevard South ends about 2 mi (3.2 km) south of Jean, and contiguously runs northbound past Las Vegas, ending near the I-15-US 93 Junction.The area is mostly commercial with the exception of the post office and the courthouse, with commercial outlets such as the Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall, the Jean Sport Aviation Center (used for activities like skydiving), Jean Conservation Camp (a minimum-security, all female Nevada Department of Corrections facility established in 1987) and a Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) substation. The Nevada Landing Hotel and Casino was also located here but it was demolished in April 2008 and the sign was removed in 2011. The Jean Post Office is located on Las Vegas Boulevard in Jean. The Goodsprings Township Courthouse is also located in Jean.

Jean Obituaries

It was reported on April 5th, 2015 that John Kelly Harrison perished in Jean, Nevada.  Harrison was 56 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John Kelly's life.

It was reported on May 24th, 2011 that Harvey Lewis "Buffalo Kid" Higley died in Jean, Nevada.  Higley was 69 years old and was born in Hanford, CA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Harvey Lewis "Buffalo Kid"'s life.

History

Jean is a small community in Clark County, Nevada, located approximately 12 miles north of the Nevada-California state line along Interstate 15 in Nevada 15.

The area is mostly commercial with the Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall, the Jean Airport Sport Aviation Center (used for sport activities like skydiving), Jean Conservation Camp (a minimum-security, all female Nevada Department of Corrections Facility established in 1987) and a Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) Police substation The Nevada Landing Hotel and Casino was also located here but has since been demolished in April 2008 with the exception of its sign. Las Vegas, Nevada Vegas is located about 30 miles to the north. . .