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W. P. Mahoney House

Historic building
In Kingman, Arizona
0.4 mi from Route 66
National Register of Historic Places

The W. P. Mahoney House is a Craftsman bungalow in Kingman, AZ, about 0.4 miles off the old road. Built between 1919 and 1923, it was home to W. P. Mahoney while he served as Mohave County Sheriff. Mahoney was born in Ireland, worked in the mines and went on to a long career in public office. The house makes a worthwhile stop on a Route 66 walk through Kingman.

What is W. P. Mahoney House?

The house is a Bungalow/Craftsman design, the low, practical style that was common in American towns in the 1910s and 1920s. It went up in stages between 1919 and 1923. A 1985 survey of 63 historic sites in Kingman reviewed it, and it earned a National Register listing.

History of W. P. Mahoney House

Mahoney arrived in Arizona from Ireland and worked in western mines until 1912, and he is credited with organizing the first miners union. He then turned to politics, winning a seat in the Arizona House in 1914 and moving to the state Senate in 1916. After moving to Kingman he became Mohave County Sheriff, holding the post from 1918 to 1926. He lived in this house from 1919 until 1927, when he left town, and he stayed in public office until 1967.

Visiting W. P. Mahoney House: tips

This is a private home, so view it from the street or public sidewalk. The House at 105 Spring St., the Tyrell House and the J. B. Wright House are each about 0.2 miles away.