When was victorville ca founded

In about , the community was known as Victor. The town was established as a result of the original railroad station constructed approximately one mile northwest of the narrows of the Mojave River. In , the community's name was changed by the United States Post Office from "Victor" to "Victorville" due to the confusion associated with the community of Victor, Colorado. In , U. The mountain ranges to the south block off all traces of June Gloom clouds or moderating Pacific breezes seen in the Los Angeles basin, and to a lesser extent, the Riverside-San Bernardino area from reaching Victorville.

Air conditioning use spikes during this period. The North American Monsoon can bring westward straying summer thunderstorms to the area particularly in the later part of the season , causing local flash floods, microburst, hail and providing some relief from the very hot days. Average July temperatures range from a maximum of Freezing nighttime temperatures become commonplace during November. Deciduous trees in the region will change color and lose their leaves by the time winter begins.

The average annual precipitation in Victorville is 6. There is an average of 28 days annually with measurable precipitation. The wettest year recorded was with The most precipitation in one month was 5. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 3. Snowfall in Victorville averages only 1. The most snowfall in one month was The United States Census reported that Victorville had a population of , The population density was 1, The racial makeup of Victorville was 56, Hispanic or Latino of any race were 55, persons The Census reported that , people There were 32, households, out of which 17, There were 2, 7.

The average household size was 3. There were 25, families The population was spread out with 38, people The median age was For every females there were For every females age 18 and over, there were There were 36, housing units at an average density of The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.

In , the city was estimated to contain 64, people, 20, households, and 15, families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city is There are 20, households out of which The average household size is 3. In the city, the population is spread out with The median age is For every females there are For every females age 18 and over, there are Out of the total population, A controversial revitalization project started in in the ten square blocks along Historic Route After years of setbacks in developing Old Town, the city—along with input from residents and local business owners—created an Old Town Strategic Action Plan in Near the turn of the century, large deposits of limestone and granite were discovered.

Since then the cement manufacturing industry has emerged as the single most important industry of the Victor Valley. In the community's name was changed by the United States Post Office from "Victor" to "Victorville" due to the confusion associated with the community of Victor, Colorado.

In , U. Route 66 was established, which was one of the main arteries of the National Highway System linking Chicago, Illinois, with California. A portion of this famous highway provided a transportation corridor through Victorville, which was unsurpassed until Interstate 15 was constructed. Seventh Street and "D" Street were a part of this national highway.