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Beautiful Kingman, Arizona is the heart of the most historic Route 66 and is home to blossoming industry, fresh air, wonderful weather, majestic mountains, friendly people, progressive growth policies and strong economic development.
Located between Las Vegas, Nevada; Flagstaff, Arizona; Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Laughlin, Nevada; the Colorado River; and Lake Mead; Kingman has the best of every world to offer its residents. It is definately the place for the "active senior" who likes to get out and try different things.
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The first reference found of Kingman is from the Alta Arizona, a newspaper published in Mineral Park. The issue of 10 June 1882 states, "There is a new town on the tapis at or near Beale Springs."
The town of Kingman, located on the railroad, grew rapidly in the first few years. More growth was encouraged by the move of the Mohave County Miner in 1886 to Kingman. The Miner was originally established at Mineral Park in 1882.
The first airport in Kingman, laid out by Charles Lindberg, was dedicated on June 8, 1929. Kingman Army Air Field, constructed in 1942, is the site of the present airport.
Kingman and the surrounding area has a population of about 40,000 people and is currently experiencing a growth rate of about 6% annually. Kingman has a highly rated hospital and several medical facilities as well as major shopping areas(with more being added). The public school system offers several elementary schools, a junior high school, two high school campuses and there are also charter schools in the area. Post-secondary education is provided by Mohave Community College and a branch of Northern Arizona University. Kingman is a site for industry with the Kingman Airport Industrial Park and other industrial sites located off of Interstate 40 just south of Kingman.
Recreational opportunities include golf courses, parks and trail systems. The Hualapai, Cerbat and Black mountains that surround Kingman offer numerous recreational opportunities. Mohave County boasts 1,000 miles of shoreline on the Colorado River, which includes Lake Mead, Lake Havasu, and Lake Mohave. These areas provide fishing, boating, swimming, and other water sports.
Fourteen miles southeast of Kingman is beautiful Hualapai Mountain Park, which is at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Offered there is overnight camping, picnicking, hiking and other activities.
Source: KingmanTourism . org
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Recent News Updates
News Briefs for Wednesday, January 7, 2009
7 January 2009 | 5:00 am
Kingman author Jim Hinckley will sign copies of his latest book, "Route 66 Backroads," from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Mohave Museum of History & Arts, 400 W. Beale. Hinckley's previous works include "The Big Book of Car Culture" and "Backroads of Arizona."
Local physical therapist obtains her doctorate
7 January 2009 | 5:00 am
Taking it to the next level has been the focus of Lisa Alexander's life since she played youth soccer, and now she has done so in the academic field. On Dec. 12, Alexander attended her graduation ceremony at Northern Arizona University . Alexander, who graduated with distinction, described the ce...
Learning Life
7 January 2009 | 5:00 am
The Palo Christi Elementary School "Larson Life Skills" winners for this month are (from left to right) Ashley Petersen, 10; Michelle Mayo, 10; Reanna Marshall, 9; Faith Proferes, 9; and Donovan Watson, 9, pictured Tuesday at the school. Kama Salazar also won but was not present the day of...
First 2009 baby in county delivered at KRMC
7 January 2009 | 5:00 am
A surprise early birth for a Kingman couple was the first birth of 2009 in Mohave County. Weighing seven pounds and two ounces, Chasee and LeMon Richard welcomed LeMon DeShawn Richard III at 2:12 p.m. on New Year's Day at Kingman Regional Medical Center. "He was due Jan. 17, so it was a huge...
MCSO searching for Utah man wanted in domestic violence case
7 January 2009 | 5:00 am
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Utah man wanted in the alleged beating of his wife. Deputies are looking for Paul Allen Sorensen, 49, of La Verkin, Utah. He is wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident where he allegedly held his wife captive for 24 to 36 hours, bea...
Attorneys request video in robbery case
7 January 2009 | 5:00 am
A piece of videotape may prove to be worth a thousand words. Attorneys for Robert Racicot and Crystal Creamer have both requested a copy of a surveillance tape from a truck stop in the 2700 block of State Route 66, a complete copy of a search warrant, a list of items seized and a copy of a subpoen...
Council OKs middle school plans
7 January 2009 | 5:00 am
A new middle school for the Kingman Unified School District came two steps closer to realization at Monday evening's City Council meeting. With member Kerry Deering absent, Council voted 6-0 to approve a minor amendment to the Kingman General Plan 2020, changing the projected land use of 53 acres n...
News Briefs for Tuesday, January 6, 2008
6 January 2009 | 5:00 am
Mohave County Emergency Management Coordinator Byron Steward will speak and answer questions when the Mohave Republican Forum meets at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Kingman Elks Club, 900 Gates Ave. Emergency Management deals with natural disasters, terrorist issues and impacts, and other matters that c...
Holiday DUI arrests drop
6 January 2009 | 5:00 am
There were fewer driving under the influence arrests across the state this holiday season than 2007. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, 2,308 arrests were made in 2008, while 2,944 were made during the same period in 2007. "This holiday weekend enforcement was successful," said Michael Hega...
77-year-old man booked after road rage incident
6 January 2009 | 5:00 am
The holiday spirit abandoned one motorist the day after New Year's. Kingman Police officers arrested William Horace Covington, 77, of Kingman Friday on suspicion of felony disorderly conduct with a weapon.
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