Route 66 helped shape Kingman into an important stop for travelers, businesses and families heading west. From its official designation in 1926 and the Dust Bowl migration to the rise of roadside tourism and today’s Historic Route 66 attractions, the Mother Road remains a major part of Kingman’s identity and Mohave County history.
Mohave County veterans have access to VFW posts, Veterans Treatment Court, transportation, housing assistance, crisis support and other local resources. The Mohave Insider is also building a growing directory to help veterans and their families find and share services available throughout the county.
New to Mohave County? From monsoon storms, extreme heat and long desert drives to wild burros, rural property, emergency alerts and Arizona’s unique time rules, here are 10 important things every new resident should know about living in Mohave County.