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Reno Nevada Mortgage Lender .com | Mortgage Directory | Henderson 877.444.0079 | Powered By First Virginia Financial | Copyright 2003, All Rights Reserved. Mortgage Broker Marketing
Named the fastest growing large city in America by the U.S. Census, the City of Henderson is recognized as the gateway community into the Las Vegas region. Separated by mountains and desert from Boulder City and the Lake Mead Recreation Area, it forms the southern edge for the fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States. The City's population of 184,491 (January, 2000) ranks Henderson as the second largest city in the State of Nevada. Henderson overtook Reno in December, 1999 to become the second largest city in Nevada. Located just 7 miles from the famous Las Vegas Strip and a mile from beautiful Lake Mead, Henderson is known throughout the nation for its premiere master planned residential communities, outstanding parks and recreation facilities, cultural activities and a rapidly growing business community. Henderson has claimed a number of national titles in the past years. Henderson has earned the following distinctions as well: America's Fastest Growing City (since 1994), Ranked for being 'Kids Friendly', Ranked as one of the top 50 'Safest Cities to Live' in America, Ranked 6th Best City in America for Home Based Business, More Parks and Recreation Facilities Per Capita in Nevada, One of the Lowest Property Tax Cities in Nevada, Ranked as the third best place to retire in the United States. Known for having small town values with big city efficiencies, Henderson is often referred to as the "Other Side of Southern Nevada". With new residents and businesses moving to Henderson each month, it is truly "A Place To Call Home." Nearly half a century ago during a visit to Southern Nevada, President John F. Kennedy predicted that the then fledgling City of Henderson was a "city of destiny." Little could he have known just how accurate a prediction he was making. Henderson was actually "born in America's defense" ten years prior to its incorporation during World War II with the building of the Basic Magnesium Plant. The plant supplied the US War Department with magnesium for munitions and airplane parts. Mayor Jim Gibson's own father, Fred Gibson, was one of the original engineers sent to Great Britain to learn the secret of creating the "miracle metal" which would eventually help the United States and the allies win the war. However, in l947, magnesium production was no longer necessary for defense and most of the 14,000 BMI employees moved away. Enrollment in the school system was reduced by two thirds and well over half the townsite houses, built to house plant workers, went vacant. In 1947 the United States War Asset Administration actually offered Henderson for sale as war surplus property. In an effort to save the city, the Nevada Legislature spent a weekend visiting Henderson evaluating the possibility of state administration of Basic Magnesium. Within days of the visit, the legislators unanimously approved a bill giving the Colorado River Commission of Nevada the authority to purchase the industrial plants. Governor Vail Pittman signed the Bill on March 27, 1947, helping save Henderson from becoming war surplus property. With the help of local industry, the City of Henderson, Nevada, was officially incorporated on April 16, 1953. On May 23, 1953, Henderson, with its population of 7,410, elected Dr. Jim French as the town’s first Mayor. Originally about 13 square miles in size, the City quickly began to grow and flourish. Today, the City of Henderson has grown to more than 94.5 square miles and is the second largest city in Nevada. Henderson is often referred to as having small town values with big city efficiencies. The city's official slogan "Henderson—a Place to Call Home" reflects a community that enjoys small town values while benefiting from big city efficiencies. An increasing number of major shopping malls, movie theater complexes, restaurants and casino resorts offer residents a variety of choices for leisure time. "Shakespeare in the Park" celebrated its tenth anniversary in l996, a testament to the community's long standing support for the arts and cultural programs. The City also boasts the largest recreational facility – the Multigenerational Facility at Liberty Pointe – in Nevada as well as Nevada's only scenic Bird Preserve. The City supports a variety of other cultural events as well, many of which are held at the outdoor amphitheater, the largest one of its kind in Nevada. Henderson is also located just a few miles from McCarran International Airport, and the Henderson Executive Airport, recently acquired by Clark County, is planned for major renovation and development as a reliever airport to McCarran. With the recent completion of I-215 into Henderson, the City is more accessible than ever. Of all the cities within Clark County, Henderson has perhaps the brightest future for Southern Nevada. Master-planned residential areas, progressive business development, new roads and public works projects, outstanding parks and recreation facilities and schools serve to make Henderson, Nevada one of the nation's most dynamic communities, preserving President Kennedy's "city of destiny" vision so many years ago and laying the foundation for 50 more years as one of the nation's best and brightest stars. |
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