North Edwards, California

North Edwards is a census-designated place in Kern County, California, United States. North Edwards is located about 7.2mi north-east of Edwards Air Force Base, at an elevation of 2293 feet . The population was 1,058 at the 2010 census, down from 1,227 at the 2000 census.HistoryA developer announced in June 1955 that he was building houses on Clay Mine Road, within two miles of the north gate of the military installation. Soon construction was underway by other builders. In March 1960 the Boron Enterprise reported that in the 'bustling community' north of the base more than 1,000 residents were living in a half dozen subdivisions. In the following year the community was named North Edwards.A Chamber of Commerce was organized in October 1958. Its aim was to advance the civic, commercial, and industrial interests of the community, as well as foster beneficial social developments. Moreover, the organization hoped to exert 'controlled guidance' in the community rather than allow 'uncontrolled mushroom growth.' By August 1957 volunteer firemen were constructing a fire station and receiving instruction in fire fighting from Kern County firemen stationed at Boron. The county assigned the volunteers a fire engine. Construction of the first phase of a shopping center began in March 1959 and it was ready for business by October. Thomas Stovall, formerly a Bakersfield retailer, opened a super market. Soon other merchants joined him. After the consolidation of several local water companies, two remained to serve the community, the Edgemont Acres Mutual Water Company organized in October 1960 and the North Edwards Water District formed in January 1987.