North Las Vegas, Nevada

2000Population Explosion: North Las Vegas was one of the fastest-growing cities in America, with population jumping from 47,000 in 1990 to over 216,000 by 2010 as suburban development surged northward.

1941Las Vegas Army Air Field Established: The military airfield on the city's border became Nellis Air Force Base, the premier USAF tactical fighter weapons center and home of the Thunderbirds demonstration team.

2008Housing Crisis Devastation: North Las Vegas was among the hardest-hit cities in America during the foreclosure crisis, with property values dropping over 60% and the city nearly going bankrupt.

1946City Incorporated: North Las Vegas incorporated to establish its own identity and govern independently from Las Vegas, though the two cities share a metropolitan area.

2020Apex Industrial Park Growth: The massive Apex Industrial Park attracted Amazon, Sephora, and other companies, positioning North Las Vegas as a logistics and light manufacturing hub.

1919Town Founded: Thomas Williams settled the area north of Las Vegas, attracting residents who wanted affordable housing outside the gambling city.

1955Nuclear Testing Era: The Nevada Test Site northwest of the city conducted above-ground nuclear tests visible from North Las Vegas, defining the Cold War era in southern Nevada.

2017Raiders Practice Facility Nearby: The proximity of major NFL and NHL facilities in the Las Vegas valley brought new attention and development to North Las Vegas.

1972College of Southern Nevada Campus: CSN established a campus in North Las Vegas, providing accessible higher education to the growing community.

2015VA Medical Center Opens: The new VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas provided healthcare for the region's veteran population, many connected to Nellis AFB.