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Introduction to Bullhead City, Arizona
Bullhead City, Arizona, in Mohave county, is 65 miles S of Henderson, Nevada and 77 miles SE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is located in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Bullhead City has a population of 33,769.
Bullhead City History
Bullhead was founded by William Harrison Hardy in the 1860s, when it was known as Hardyville. Hardy was a county supervisor, postmaster and a member of Territorial Legislature during his life. Hardyville died out at the turn of the century when mining activities were pushed away from the region, however, and a railroad was established between Needles and Kingman. The town was resurrected after the Davis Dam was built and it was renamed Bullhead City.
Bullhead City and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Bullhead City
Bullhead City has many miles of nature trails and thousands of acres of parklands. Various types of water sports are popular on Lake Mohave. Hiking, hunting and rock climbing are some of the popular recreational activities that are pursued in the city and the neighboring desert.
Bullhead City Transportation
Bullhead International Airport is nearby.
Bullhead City Higher Education
One can pursue higher educational opportunities from Mohave Community College, the University of Nevada and the Community College of Southern Nevada.
Comparing Bullhead City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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