Green Valley | |
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| Neighborhood ofHenderson,Nevada | |
 Original Green Valley Entrance Marker | |
 Interactive map of Green Valley | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| City | Henderson |
| ZIP codes | 89074, 89014, 89012, 89052 |
| Areas | Green Valley North Green Valley South Green Valley Ranch |
Green Valley is amaster planned community located inHenderson,Nevada, and Southern Nevada's first master-planned community built beforeSummerlin.[1] The Green Valley Master Community development was founded in 1978 byAmerican Nevada Corporation in an area of 8,400 acres (34 km2) in the southeast part of theLas Vegas Valley. Smaller neighborhoods called Green Valley Ranch and Green Valley South are within the boundaries of the master community. Green Valley South began construction around 1985, while Green Valley Ranch began construction in 1994. Shopping, bars, and restaurants are located at The District at Green Valley Ranch. Green Valley (North, South, and Ranch) postal codes include: all of 89074, 89014, and 89012. Green Valley Ranch extends into the eastern areas of the zip code of 89052.[2]
Green Valley was developed byAmerican Nevada Corporation, which had begun planning the community as of 1973.[3][4] Green Valley's grand opening was held on October 24, 1978. Attendees included Nevada governorMike O'Callaghan.[5]
Master planned areas of Green Valley include:[6][7][8]
Public education is provided by theClark County School District. The community is home to 11 public elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.Silverado High School also covers the borderline of the community, as it resides in both Green Valley andParadise.
36°02′N115°05′W / 36.04°N 115.08°W /36.04; -115.08
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