Located off Interstate 40, at the foot of the Hualapai Mountains, Kingman is home to both the charm of an era gone by, and a modern small town atmosphere. Your dreams are still a reality in Kingman, whether you’re looking for wide-open space or to be part of a community, we have it all. Crisp blue skies and fresh air, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, views of the Hualapai Mountains or desert buttes, Kingman is an oasis in the desert.
In 1880, Lewis Kingman surveyed along the Atlantic and Pacific right of way between Needles and Albuquerque. By 1883 the track was completed. The town grew rapidly in the first few years. In 1887 the county seat was moved to Kingman and by 1888 most of the original town sites had been sold. The discovery, in May 1900 of Gold Road, a rich gold strike in the Black Mountains, helped to make Kingman a center for the mining activities of the county. The first airport was laid out by Charles Lindberg and was dedicated on June 8, 1929. Kingman Army Airfield, constructed in 1942, is the site of the present airport.
Kingman is an area rich in history and we have many things to do. The Bonelli House is an example of Anglo-territorial architecture and houses Bonelli family originals and period pieces like those found in other prosperous homes of early Kingman, the exception being a large wall clock that was, in it’s day, the only clock in Kingman. The house is located at 430 E. Spring Street and tours are coordinated through the Mohave Museum of History (928) 753-3175.
The Route 66 Museum, housed in the historical Powerhouse building, is located at 120 West Andy Devine Ave and is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (928) 753-9889.
Kingman Army Airfield Museum, located at 4540 Flightline Drive, call for an appointment (928) 757-1892. 36,000 Gunners trained at the Kingman Army Airfield during World War II. The war ended in 1945 and in 1946 the base became Storage Depot 41. In 1948, the military released the base for civilian use, and it became a property of Mohave County.
Locomotive Park is the home to famed steam engine #3759. Rebuilt in 1927, this “Northern Type” coal burning steam locomotive was converted to run on oil fuel in 1941. The last steam engine to traverse the line to Kingman, it was presented to the City as a historical monument in 1957 by the Santa Fe Railroad.
Mohave Museum of History & Arts, located at 400 W. Beale Street, (928) 753-3195. The museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Northwestern Arizona and of presenting the history to the public. Founded in 1961, the museum is a private, not-for-private organization and houses a collection of documents, manuscripts, maps and photos about Mohave County and the Southwest.
For more community information, you can visit the Kingman Chamber of Commerce online at kingmanchamber.com
Mohave County is home to all five climates. The average winter temperatures in Kingman range from the low 20’s to the high 60’s and summer temperatures range from the high 80’s to the 110’s. For current weather information click here weather forecast kingman
Kingman prides itself on its excellent education system. The Kingman High School south campus is home to incoming freshmen and the North campus houses grades 10-12. Below you will find links to each school district as well as Mohave Community College.
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Local printed news can be obtained via the Kingman Daily Miner. The paper is distributed daily, except Saturday and can be viewed online at kingmandailyminer.com
Golfers will appreciate the views and cooler Kingman climate while playing at
Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course
1001 Gates Avenue
Kingman, AZ 86401
(928) 753-6593
Public, 18 holes, 6502 yds, Par 71, RC-71.0, S-129
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