Fort Mohave, Arizona
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Fort Mohave is a CDP
in Mohave County
, Arizona
. It is named for a nearby fort that was used during the Mohave War
. As of the census
of 2010, the population of Fort Mohave was 14,364. This was up from 8,919 in 2000. It is a micro-suburb of Bullhead City. Its recent growth has made it the most populous unincorporated community in Mohave County.
The largest single employer in Fort Mohave is Valley View Medical Center. In November 2011, it was announced that Fort Mohave would be the home of a 200+ acre photovoltaic solar generating plant. The plant is to be built east of Vanderslice Road between Joy Lane and Lipan Boulevard.
. He documented his travels in Northwestern Mohave County in 1540. He accounts of meeting a large population of natives who referred to themselves as the Pipa Aha Macav, meaning "People by the River". From "Aha Macav" came the Spanish name Mojave, which was later passed into English, where it is also spelled Mohave. When most people refer to Fort Mohave, they use the spelling "Mohave", while the tribe retains the traditional Spanish spelling "Mojave".
The fort was established as a base of military operations against the native Mohave people, who had been living in the area for centuries prior.
Camp Mohave was again garrisoned by regular United States Army troops until September 29, 1890 when the War Department
turned it over to the Indian Service by order of President Benjamin Harrison
. It was given up by the Indian service in 1935 and is now part of the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation
.
Neighborhoods in Fort Mohave are built on man-made lakes, golf courses, and mesas with majestic mountain views. The newest golf course, Los Lagos Golf Club, is a Ted Robinson, Sr.
Signature Golf Course.
Restaurants include Red Dragon Chinese Cuisine, Bonanza Cafe, Casa Serrano Mexican Food, and many others.
Residents of Fort Mohave do the majority of their shopping and dining in Bullhead City, which is considered the shopping hub of the tri-state area.
and Mohave Valley, Arizona
. As of the census
of 2010, the population of Fort Mojave was 14,364. This was up from 8,919 in 2000, with 4,049 housing units; a land area of 33.58 square miles (87 km²); and a population density of 265.61 people per square mile.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Mohave County
Mohave County, Arizona
Mohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, its population was 200,186, an increase of 45,154 people since the 2000 census count of 155,032. The county seat is Kingman...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
. It is named for a nearby fort that was used during the Mohave War
Mohave War
The Mohave War was an armed conflict between the Mohave people against the United States from 1858 to 1859. With the California Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of American settlers headed west through Mohave country and into California. The influx of migrants passing through, combined with simple...
. As of the census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, the population of Fort Mohave was 14,364. This was up from 8,919 in 2000. It is a micro-suburb of Bullhead City. Its recent growth has made it the most populous unincorporated community in Mohave County.
The largest single employer in Fort Mohave is Valley View Medical Center. In November 2011, it was announced that Fort Mohave would be the home of a 200+ acre photovoltaic solar generating plant. The plant is to be built east of Vanderslice Road between Joy Lane and Lipan Boulevard.
History
The first known European to visit the area was Spanish explorer Melchor DíazMelchor Díaz
Melchior Díaz was an early Spanish explorer of Western North America who "was a hard worker and skillful organizer and leader. He inspired confidence in his companions and followers, and always maintained the best of order and of diligence among those who were under his charge"...
. He documented his travels in Northwestern Mohave County in 1540. He accounts of meeting a large population of natives who referred to themselves as the Pipa Aha Macav, meaning "People by the River". From "Aha Macav" came the Spanish name Mojave, which was later passed into English, where it is also spelled Mohave. When most people refer to Fort Mohave, they use the spelling "Mohave", while the tribe retains the traditional Spanish spelling "Mojave".
The fort was established as a base of military operations against the native Mohave people, who had been living in the area for centuries prior.
Camp Mohave was again garrisoned by regular United States Army troops until September 29, 1890 when the War Department
United States Department of War
The United States Department of War, also called the War Department , was the United States Cabinet department originally responsible for the operation and maintenance of the United States Army...
turned it over to the Indian Service by order of President Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States . Harrison, a grandson of President William Henry Harrison, was born in North Bend, Ohio, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at age 21, eventually becoming a prominent politician there...
. It was given up by the Indian service in 1935 and is now part of the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation
Fort Mojave Indian Reservation
The Fort Mojave Indian Reservation is an Indian reservation along the Colorado River, currently encompassing 23,669 acres in Arizona, 12,633 acres in California, and 5,582 acres in Nevada. The reservation was originally established in 1870 and is now home to approximately 1,100 members of the...
.
Health Care
Fort Mohave is home to Valley View Medical Center, which opened in 2005. It is a 102000 square feet (9,476.1 m²) facility with state-of-the-art technology. The hospital features 38 medical/surgical beds, 10 rehabilitation beds, a six-bed labor and delivery unit, a six-bed intensive care unit, four major operating rooms and two procedure rooms. In 2010, Valley View announced a 1.2 million Emergency Room expansion.Community
Fort Mohave is home to the Fort Mojave-Mesa Fire Department. It is also home to the largest stadium within 90 miles (144.8 km), serving all Mohave County for large indoor events, The Mojave Crossing Event Center It has a seating capacity of 3,000 stadium style and 5,000 arena style.Neighborhoods in Fort Mohave are built on man-made lakes, golf courses, and mesas with majestic mountain views. The newest golf course, Los Lagos Golf Club, is a Ted Robinson, Sr.
Ted Robinson (golf course architect)
Theodore G. Robinson was an American golf course architect. He was born in Long Beach, California, and studied at University of California, Berkeley. He received his Masters in Planning from the University of Southern California in 1948. His established his golf course architecture practice in...
Signature Golf Course.
Education
Fort Mohave has two public elementary schools, Fort Mojave Elementary School and Camp Mohave Elementary School, both of which are a part of the Mohave Valley Elementary School District. There is also a public charter school, Young Scholar's Academy, a K-12 Christian school, Desert Quest Private School., and the Academy of Building Industries.Shopping and Dining
Fort Mohave has two large grocery stores, Smith's Food and Drug and Safeway. It also has a CVS Pharmacy and an ACE Hardware Store.Restaurants include Red Dragon Chinese Cuisine, Bonanza Cafe, Casa Serrano Mexican Food, and many others.
Residents of Fort Mohave do the majority of their shopping and dining in Bullhead City, which is considered the shopping hub of the tri-state area.
Demographics
Fort Mohave is geographically between, and demographically connected to, Bullhead City, ArizonaBullhead City, Arizona
Bullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, USA, roughly south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City...
and Mohave Valley, Arizona
Mohave Valley, Arizona
Mohave Valley is a census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The population was 13,694 at the 2000 census. It is geographically connected to Needles, California and Bullhead City, Arizona....
. As of the census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, the population of Fort Mojave was 14,364. This was up from 8,919 in 2000, with 4,049 housing units; a land area of 33.58 square miles (87 km²); and a population density of 265.61 people per square mile.
See also
- Bullhead City, ArizonaBullhead City, ArizonaBullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, USA, roughly south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City...
- Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
- Laughlin, NevadaLaughlin, NevadaLaughlin is a census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States, and a port located on the Colorado River. Laughlin is south of Las Vegas, located in the far southern tip of Nevada. It is best known for its gaming, entertainment, and water recreation. As of the 2010 census, the...
- Mohave people
- Mohave City
- Mohave Valley, ArizonaMohave Valley, ArizonaMohave Valley is a census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The population was 13,694 at the 2000 census. It is geographically connected to Needles, California and Bullhead City, Arizona....
- Needles, CaliforniaNeedles, CaliforniaNeedles is a city located in the Mojave Desert on the western banks of the Colorado River in San Bernardino County, California. It is located in the Mohave Valley, which straddles the California–Arizona border. The city is accessible via Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 95...
- Oatman, ArizonaOatman, ArizonaOatman is a former mining town in the Black Mountains of Mohave County, Arizona, United States. Located at an elevation of , it began as a tent camp soon after two prospectors struck a $10 million gold find in 1915, though the area had been already settled for a number of years. Oatman's...