The Postal Service marked the 150th anniversary of Nevada statehood by dedicating a Forever Stamp in Las Vegas May 29.

The Battle Born State, as it is sometimes called, gained statehood Oct. 31, 1864, becoming the 36th state to join the union.

“Nevada is truly one of our nation’s most beautiful treasures,” said Postal Service Board of Governors Vice Chairman James Bilbray, a native Nevadan. “We chose to feature the Fire Canyon in Nevada’s first state park, the Valley of Fire. The canyon’s natural sandstone formations are just one of the state’s breathtaking landscapes.”

The Nevada Statehood Forever Stamp is available at Post Offices, online at usps.com/stamps, at the Postal Store on eBay at ebay.com/stamps, and by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724

USPS recognizes 150 years of Nevada statehood