Victorville is a city located in the Victor Valley in the southwestern region of San Bernardino County, California. The population estimate on July 1, 2013 is 121.096.
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In 1858, Aaron G. Lane came to what is now known as Victorville and established a road station called "Lane's Crossing." For many years he provided shelter and supplies for people traveling across the desert from the east to San Bernardino. Lane's Crossing is on the Mojave River on Turner Road today, two miles north of Interstate 15 across the river. Captain Lane is a Mexican-American War veteran who suffered malaria during the war. Initially he migrated west to join California's gold rush, but he learned that he could make better sales inventory for the miners.
He settled in Ione, near Sutter's Mill in northern California, during those years, but he migrated to San Bernardino in 1857. He settled on the Mojave River in 1858, where he set up his road station. He then sold to Texan John Fry Miller, who changed the name of Lane's Crossing to Pioneer Station. Miller was a rancher and involved in the politics of the Mojave Valley, setting up the first polling station in the area at his home. In the first year, ten residents cast their votes at Lane's residence, rather than making the long journey to San Bernardino.
The census records show that ten people lived in two dwellings on the river in 1860. Listed in Dwelling no. 703 are Aaron Lane, William R. Levick, and the Nicholson family, made up of George and Frances, and their three children aged 9 to 13. Joseph and Mary Highmoor live in Dwelling No. 704, with a seven-year-old woman named Anna.
The Levicks, Nicholson, and Highmoor families are the Mormon pioneers. Highmoor established a road station called Highmoor's Crossing, which is near the Oro Grande bridge on the National Trails Highway (known as US Route 66), above the Mojave River in a place called Lower Narrows. The Nicholson family moved downstream a few miles and set up a street station at "Point of Rocks" in the Helendale area today.
In 1867, Lafayette Meacham, a Mormon who runs a street station near the Barstow area today, made a new wagon road from his stop in what is now Victorville's Old City. It's across the Mojave River on Sixth Street today. This new road, now called Stoddard Wells Road, is a shortcut across the desert and a popular route for muleskinners and cargo. The river crossing is called Mormon Crossing and the surrounding area is known by that name.
In the 1870s, Heber "Pete" Huntington set up a stage stop, Huntington Station, at Mormon Crossing. Also a Mormon pioneer, Huntington was the leader of Brigham Young's niece. Huntington then purchased the Stoddard brothers, who have a half way way to Barstow today from Victorville, and also bought out Meacham, which runs a stage called Fish Ponds or Mormon Grocery.
In 1885, the newly established telegraph station on the side of the "Victor" train, named for the General Manager of the California Southern Railroad, Jacob Nash Victor, was the beginning of what was developed as Victorville's Old Town. The village that sprung up around the railway facility was known by the same Victorian name.
In 1901, on the advice of the local postmistress Abbey Turner, the US Post Office Department changed the name to Victorville to stop the postal confusion with the city of Victor, Colorado.
In 1926, Route 66 of the US began, marked in many areas on existing roads. In Victorville, US 66 is marked on D and Seventh streets, with Interstate 15 going towards the Cajon Pass. This is the main road through Victorville's Old Town.
In 1940, Herman J. Mankiewicz and John Houseman wrote the first two drafts of the screenplay for the movie Citizen Kane in Victorville. They worked in exile for 12 weeks while living in Northern Verde Ranch, now called Kemper Campbell Ranch.
The Victorville Army Airfield was built starting in 1941. It was renamed George Air Force Base when the US Air Force was founded in October 1947. After decades of devotion to the Air Force, in 1992 the Air Force Base George closed down.
The land is handed over to other uses. Part of that now is Southern California Logistics Airport. Former Air Force basic housing is now empty. It formed a ghost town used for military training by troops from the Army Fort Army Military Reservation. Victorville Federal Prison has been built in other parts of the former air base.
Victorville City was officially founded by the State of California on 21 September 1962.
On August 14, 1977, actor Ron Haydock was beaten and killed while riding near Victorville.
In 2003, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum moved from Victorville to Branson, Missouri. It's closed before 2015.
On 3 November 2007, Victorville hosted the DARPA Urban Challenge, an autonomous robotic driving race for six hours through the streets of Southern California Logistics Airport. The first $ 2 million prize was awarded to the Carnegie Mellon University team.
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Geography
Victorville is located on the southwestern edge of the Mojave Desert, 81 miles (130 km) northeast of Los Angeles, 34 miles (55 km) south of Barstow, 48 miles (77 km) east of Palmdale, and 37 miles (60 km) north of San Bernardino via Cajon Pass on Interstate 15. Victorville is the location of the San Bernardino County government's "Mojave Desert Branch" office.
Victorville borders Apple Valley to the east, Hesperia to the south, and Adelanto to the west. The Mojave River flows sporadically through Victorville. The altitude at City Hall is about 2,950 feet (900 m) above sea level.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​73.7 square miles (191 km 2 ). 73.2 square miles (190 km 2 ) of it is ground and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km 2 ) of it is water. The total area is 0.76% water.
Climate
It is located in the High Desert, an area known for its unique and moderate weather patterns. The National Weather Service has maintained weather stations in Victorville since 1917. Official records show that Victorville has a cold desert climate (BWK) with four distinct seasons.
Black ice sometimes occurs in winter.
There is an average of 109 days with a height of 90Ã, Â ° F (32Ã, Â ° C) or higher and averaging 79 days with the lowest 32Ã, Â ° F (0Ã, Â ° C) or lower. The average annual rainfall in Victorville is 6.27 inches (159 mm). There is an average of 28 days each year with measurable rainfall. The wettest year recorded was 1983 with 13.42 inches (341 mm) and the driest year recorded was 1953 with 1.27 inches (32 mm). The highest rainfall in one month was 5.45 inches (138 mm) in February 1944. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 3.00 inches (76 mm) on 24 February 1998. The snow in Victorville averaged only 1.4 inch (36 mm) per year. The highest snowfall in a single month was 38.0 inches (970 mm) in January 1949, including 31.0 inches (790 mm) on 14 January.
Demographics
2010
The 2010 US Census reported that Victorville had a population of 115,903. Population density was 1,571.8 people per square mile (606.9/km ²). Victorville's racial makeup is 56,258 (48.5%) White (28.3% Non-Hispanic White), 19.483 (16.8%) African American, 1,665 (1.4%) Native American, 4,641 (4.0% ) Asia, 489 (0.4%) of the Pacific Islander, 26,036 (22.5%) of the other races, and 7.331 (6.3%) of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin from any race is 55,359 people (47.8%).
The Census reported that 110,800 people (95.6% of the population) lived in households, 341 (0.3%) lived in unembienced groups, and 4,762 (4.1%) were institutionalized.
There are 32,558 households, of which 17.256 (53.0%) have children under the age of 18 living in them, 17,036 (52.3%) are different spouses who live together, 6,487 (19 , 9%) had a husbandless housewife now, 2,397 (7.4%) had a housewife without wife's presence. There were 2,478 (7.6%) unmarried unmarried couples, and 258 (0.8%) couples or married couples. 5,081 households (15.6%) consisting of individuals and 1,954 (6.0%) have a self-sufficient 65 or older. Average household size is 3.40. There are 25,920 families (79.6% of all households); average family size is 3.77.
The population was spread with 38,023 people (32.8%) under the age of 18, 12,136 people (10.5%) aged 18 to 24, 33,479 people (28.9%) aged 25 to 44, 22,853 persons (19.7% aged 45 to 64 years. , and 9,412 people (8.1%) aged 65 years or older. The median age was 29.5 years. For every 100 females, there are 100.4 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 99.1 men.
There are 36,655 units of homes with an average density of 497.1 per square mile (191.9/km²), of which 20,137 (61.8%) are occupied owners, and 12,421 (38.2%) are occupied by tenants. The homeowner's vacancy rate is 4.9%; Rental vacancy rate is 11.1%. 66,600 people (57.5% of the population) live in residential units occupied by owners and 44,200 people (38.1%) live in rented housing units.
During 2009-13, Victorville had an average household income of $ 50,034, with 25.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line.
2000
In 2000, the city was estimated to contain 64,029 people, 20,893 households, and 15,883 families living in the city. City racial makeup is 61.1% White (47.5% Non-Hispanic White), 11.9% African American, 1.1% Native Americans, 3.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Island, 16, 3% of the other races, and 6.0% of two or more races. 33.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 20,893 households where 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 16.1% had non-husbands female households, and 24.0% were not family. 19.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the city, the population is spread by 34.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% years or more. The median age was 30.7 years. For every 100 women, there are 93.9 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 89.2 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 66,763, and the average income for families is $ 66,866. Men have an average income of $ 40,149 compared to $ 26,138 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 18,731. 19.24% of the population and 16.03% of families are below the poverty line. Of the total population, 24.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.6% of those aged 65 and older live below the poverty line.
Government
In the California State Legislature, Victorville is in the 21st Senate District, represented by Republican Scott Wilk, and in the 33rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Jay Obernolte.
In the United States House of Representatives, Victorville is in the 8th congress district in California, represented by Republican Paul Cook.
Economy
Top entrepreneurs
According to 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top companies in the city are:
Education
The following school districts serve Victorville:
Primary school:
- Victor Elementary School District (VESD)
- Adelanto District Elementary School (AESD)
SMA:
- Victor Valley Valley School District
Integrated:
- Hesperia United School District
- Snowline Joint Unified School District
Victor Valley Community College also serves the city.
Victorville Old City
The controversial revitalization project began in 1995 on ten square blocks along the Historic Route 66. After years of decline in developing the Old City, the city - along with input from locals and local business owners - created the Old City's Strategic Action Plan in 2007 In 2008 , demolition of dangerous and dilapidated buildings began. In 2010, when the economy declined, the entire end of the Economic Reconstruction Agency that funded the project put the work further indefinitely. In 2012, the area still has problems with crime, homelessness, and many buildings remain up. In 2016, the R.O.O.T group (Revive Our Old Town) meets to help make Victorville's Old Town a good return.
The important changes made in Victorville's Old Town are the Veterans Memorial on the corner of Seventh Street and Forrest Ave, the Route 66 Museum on D Street, the D Street Transportation Center, and the Old Victor School on Sixth Street.
Local area
There are several important areas and locations in Victorville such as Spring Valley Lake, Old Sheriff's Office, U.S Route 66, Victorville Film Center and Southern California Logistics Airport.
Movie location
Victorville has been used to shoot ads several times:
- It Comes from Space (1953), filmed in Victorville and the surrounding desert; Victorville serves as a setting for the fictional city of "Sand Rock, Arizona".
- Grand Theft Auto (1977), starring Ron Howard was filmed in Downtown Victorville.
- The Hills Have Eyes (1977) by Wes Craven
- The Hitcher (1986), starring Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, and Jennifer Jason Leigh, was filmed at the stop of the Outpost truck. Many local residents are used in addition.
- Lethal Weapon (1987) was filmed in El Mirage Dry Lake west of Victorville.
- From Dusk to Dawn (1996), restaurant scene at the beginning of the movie
- Face/Off (1997), part filmed at Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville
- Breakdown (1997) starring Kurt Russell, filmed in downtown Victorville
- Contact (1997), also partly filmed in Victorville, with some local residents used as extras.
- Play It to Bone (1999) filmed partly at The New Reflections concert venue in Downtown
- Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004) was filmed in The New Reflections as well
- Fast and Angry: Tokyo Drift (2006) was filmed partly in Victorville.
- Sky (2015) includes a movie scene filmed at Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe in Victorville.
Famous people
- Earl W. Bascom, rodeo pioneer, cowboy artist and sculptor, Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee
- Harold Budd, the Los Angeles-born ambient composer
- Matt Chapman, Premier League Baseball infielder
- Jesse Chavez, Major League Baseball pitcher
- Patty Jenkins, film writer and director of 2017 Wonder Woman
- Raven, drag queen and performer
- Stevie Ryan, author, comedienne, and Stevie TV star
See also
References
External links
- City data - Victorville, California
- Victorville city government site
- Daily Newspapers
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