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Yuma, Arizona

Located in Yuma County, Arizona, Yuma was established in 1854. Yuma is the sunniest city on Earth with over 90% sunshine year-round. About 90% of U.S. winter leafy vegetables are grown in the Yuma area.
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Founded 1854 | Population 100,843 | Peak 100,843 (2024) | County Yuma County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Yuma, Arizona

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1854 Fort Yuma: Military post at Colorado River crossing.
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1876 Yuma Territorial Prison: Notorious 'Hell Hole' prison opens.
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1942 Military Testing: Yuma Proving Ground for weapons testing.
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2000 Winter Vegetable Capital: 90% of U.S. winter lettuce grown here.
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Latest News in Yuma

Jan 1, 1970
Shattering the Myth: Cesar Chavez’s Dark Secrets Exposed
The recent surge of abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez has ignited a firestorm of criticism from prominent Latino leaders, who…
Jan 1, 1970
Toughest Sheriff America Endorses Donald Trump
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Jan 1, 1970
Young Woman Takes Selfies After Boyfriend Crashes Car Going 112 Miles Hour
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Jan 1, 1970
Trumps Favorability Among Republicans Rise
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Jan 1, 1970
Wisconsin Begins Drug Testing Food Stamp Recipients
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Arizona Sheriff We Need Armed Citizens Ready Take Down Mass Shooters
PHOENIX, Ariz. – On March 21, 2016, an Arizona sheriff stirred up controversy with a call for everyday citizens to arm themselve…

Complete Historical Timeline

1854 Government
Fort Yuma
1876 Government
Yuma Territorial Prison
1942 Government
Military Testing
2000 Business
Winter Vegetable Capital

Did You Know?

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Yuma is the sunniest city on Earth with over 90% sunshine year-round.
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About 90% of U.S. winter leafy vegetables are grown in the Yuma area.
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Yuma Territorial Prison was so harsh it was called the 'Hell Hole.'.
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Yuma is located in Yuma County, Arizona.
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Yuma was founded in 1854.

Famous People from Yuma, Arizona

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Cesar Chavez
Politician, Human Rights Defender · Born Mar 31, 1927 · Died Apr 23, 1993 (age 66)
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Actor, Comedian · Born Aug 29, 1994 · Age 31
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Ryan Bedford
Speed Skater, Short-Track Speed Skater · Born Oct 20, 1986 · Age 39

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