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Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, US, seven miles southeast of Las Vegas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total populus of 175,381, with a 2006 Census estimate placing the populus at 240,614. The Clark County Comprehensive Planning Department estimated the populus to be 265,790 as of July 1, 2007. This makes it the second largest city in Nevada displacing Reno for the #2 spot.

The City of Henderson celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2003. The township of Henderson emerged in the 1940s to supply the country with magnesium, the "miracle metal" of WW2. Although "born in USA`s defense," Henderson`s future after the war was uncertain until April 16, 1953 when city incorporation papers were signed. The PEPCON disaster took place on May 4, 1988 near the town.

In an effort to save the city, the Nevada Legislature spent a weekend visiting Henderson evaluating the possibility of state administration of Basic Magnesium. Within days of the visit, the legislators unanimously approved a bill giving the Colorado River Commission of Nevada the authority to purchase the industrial plants. Governor Vail Pittman signed the Bill on March 27, 1947, helping save Henderson from becoming 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 populus of 7,410, elected Dr. Jim French as the town`s first Mayor. Originally about 13 sq miles in size, the City rapidly began to grow and flourish. Today, the City of Henderson has grown to 94 sq miles and is the second largest city in Nevada. The city`s official slogan "Henderson—a Place to Call House" reflects a community that enjoys small town values while benefiting from big city efficiencies.

Henderson is located just a few miles from McCarran International Airport; and Henderson Executive Airport, recently acquired by Clark County, is planned for major renovation and development as a reliever airfield to McCarran.

Master-planned residential areas include Anthem, Anthem Country Club, Black Mountain Vistas, Calico Ridge, Champion Village, Green Valley, Green Valley Ranch, Inspirada, Lake Las Vegas, MacDonald Highlands, MacDonald Ranch, Madeira Canyon , Seven Hills, Sun City Anthem, Sun City MacDonald Ranch, Tuscany Residential Village, and Whitney Ranch.[5]