Nothing, Arizona facts for kids
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Nothing, Arizona
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 Nothing, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Nothing, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Settled | 1977 |
| Elevation | 3,268 ft (996 m) |
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| • Total | 0 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2675317 |
Nothing is a very small place in the desert of Arizona, United States. It is known as a ghost town because no one lives there anymore. It is located in Mohave County.
History of Nothing
Nothing was started in 1977 by a person named Richard "Buddy" Kenworthy. People who lived nearby joked that it "got named by a bunch of drunks." This unusual name has made Nothing famous on lists of strange place names.
The town was set up about 118 miles northwest of Phoenix. It was also 23 miles south of Wikieup, which is known as the "rattlesnake capital of Arizona." Nothing is found on U.S. Route 93, a road that connects Wickenburg and Kingman. This route is often used by people traveling from Las Vegas to Phoenix.
At one point, the town had a sign that said:
Town of Nothing Arizona. Founded 1977. Elevation 3269ft.
The staunch citizens of Nothing are full of Hope, Faith, and Believe in the work ethic. Thru-the-years-these dedicated people had faith in Nothing, hoped for Nothing, worked at Nothing, for Nothing.
This sign was a funny way to describe the town and its few residents.
At its busiest time, Nothing had only four people living there. It had a gas station where cars could get fuel. There was also a small convenience store for travelers to buy snacks and drinks.
Why Nothing Became a Ghost Town
By May 2005, Nothing was left empty. Richard Kenworthy, who started the town, moved away. By August 2008, the old gas station building was starting to fall apart.
Later, someone named Mike Jensen tried to bring Nothing back to life. In April 2009, he opened a pizza business. He cooked pizzas from a portable oven. He hoped to reopen the mini-mart and create places for RVs to park. However, this attempt did not last.
By April 2011, Nothing was abandoned again. The building had new boards over its windows. There were no signs of anyone living or working there. More recently, the building has been used by travelers as an unofficial restroom.
A Fun Promotion in 2016
In 2016, a real estate company called Century 21 Real Estate had a special event. It was called the "Give Dad Nothing" promotion. For Father's Day on June 19, 2016, people could get a free 24-hour lease to a piece of land in Nothing, Arizona.
This promotion was done with the owner of the property. It included a special "Certificate of Nothing" that you could download. It also came with a gift card. It was a fun and unique way to celebrate Father's Day.
