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| HENDERSON, NEVADA |
Touro University Nevada, the Medical Education and Research Institute of Nevada, and the Green Valley Ranch Resort are all located in Henderson, Nevada, the second largest city in the state of Nevada. Henderson is located in the southeast portion of the Las Vegas valley in Clark County. The hotel (Green Valley Ranch Resort) is approximately 8 miles from the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport which is served by a number of US domestic and international carriers. It is a hub for America West/US Airways and Southwest Airlines. The Las Vegas Valley consists of the city of North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, unincorporated areas of Clark County (where the Strip and Airport are located), Henderson, and Boulder City. Henderson History (from the City of Henderson web site) 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 grandfather, 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, by 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, fell vacant. In 1947 the United States War Asset Administration actually offered Henderson for sale as 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 95 square miles and is the second largest city in Nevada. Henderson is often described 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. Interesting Links:
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