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37-679: McNeely is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Ammon McNeely (born 1970), American rock climber Big Jay McNeely (1927–2018), American rhythm and blues tenor saxophonist Clifton McNeely (1919–2003), American basketball player and coach Earl McNeely (1897–1971), American professional baseball player Jeff McNeely (born 1969), American professional baseball player Jim McNeely (born 1949), American jazz composer, arranger, and pianist Joel McNeely (born 1959), American composer of television and film music Kyle McNeely (contemporary), American professional wrestler known under

74-531: A great deal of money and land to create new houses and churches in Moab. With the winding down of the Cold War , Moab's uranium boom was over, and the city's population drastically declined. By the early 1980s a number of homes stood empty, and nearly all of the uranium mines had closed. In 1949, Western movie director John Ford was persuaded to use the area for the movie Wagon Master . Ford had been using

111-536: A regional campus of Utah State University . Prior to the construction of the railroad in 1883, Moab was a strategic place to cross the Colorado River. A toll ferry service across the river ended when a permanent bridge was built in 1911. This bridge was replaced with a new bridge in 1955, which was in turn replaced by another new bridge in 2010. The 1955 bridge was subsequently demolished. The highway that uses this bridge has been renumbered multiple times and

148-419: A semi-arid climate bordering on arid ( Köppen BSk ) characterized by hot summers and chilly winters, with precipitation evenly spread over the year (usually less than one inch per month). There are an average of 41 days with temperatures reaching 100 °F (38 °C), 109 days reaching 90 °F (32 °C), and 3.6 days per winter where the temperature remains at or below freezing. The highest temperature

185-610: A specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=McNeely&oldid=1024612727 " Category : Surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles Ammon McNeely McNeely completed many one-day (i.e. under 24 hours) big wall aid climbing routes on El Capitan including Eric Kohl's Plastic Surgery Disaster (VI 5.8 A5), Warren Harding 's Wall of

222-468: A tad longer delay than I should have, being it was a new exit with new brake lines, and immediately had a 180-degree opening. I struck the cliff with my left foot and continued rag-dolling down the cliff where I finally came to rest on a sloping ledge. I knew I was banged up, but to my utter surprise my foot was flipped on its side looking very similar to a Nalgene bottle with just a sliver of skin keeping it on." In October 2017, Ammon lost his right leg below

259-533: Is 46 miles (74 km) southwest of Cisco . The entrance to Arches National Park is 4 miles (6 km) north of Moab on US 191. Hurrah Pass is located on the trail between Moab and Chicken Corners. Kokopelli's Trail , a 142-mile mountain biking trail which begins near Loma, Colorado, ends in Moab. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 12 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi), all land. Moab has

296-610: Is home to one of the nine regional campuses of Utah State University . Residents named the town Moab in 1880; in the Bible this term refers to an area of land located on the eastern side of the Jordan River . Some historians believe the city in Utah came to use this name because of William Andrew Peirce, the first postmaster, believing that the biblical Moab and this part of Utah were both "the far country". However, others believe

333-676: Is now numbered U.S. Route 191 . Moab gained freight railroad access in 1962, when a spur railroad line (now the Union Pacific Railroad 's Cane Creek Subdivision ) was built to serve the Cane Creek potash mine . Moab has never had passenger rail service, although the California Zephyr has advertised service to Moab in the past via stops at Thompson Springs (no longer a scheduled stop), Green River or Grand Junction, Colorado . Beginning on August 15, 2021,

370-499: The War Relocation Authority , the government body responsible for overseeing the wartime incarceration program. The Moab Isolation Center for "noncompliant" Japanese Americans was created in response to growing resistance to WRA policies within the camps; a December 1942 clash between guards and inmates known as the " Manzanar Riot ", in which two were killed and ten injured, was the final push. On January 11, 1943,

407-622: The 1950s Moab became the so-called "Uranium Capital of the World" after geologist Charles Steen found a rich deposit of uranium ore south of the city. This discovery coincided with the advent of the era of nuclear weapons and nuclear power in the United States, and Moab's boom years began. The city population grew nearly 500% over the next few years, bringing the population to near 6,000 people. The explosion in population caused much construction of houses and schools. Charles Steen donated

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444-492: The Early Morning Light (VI 5.9 A2+), John Middendorf 's Atlantic Ocean Wall (VI 5.8 A4), and one of the hardest aid climbing routes on El Capitan, The Reticent Wall (VI 5.7 A5), along with Dean Potter & Ivo Ninov in 34 hours and 57 minutes. McNeely was considered to have completed some of the broadest range of aid and free climbing routes on El Capitan (up to 75 times via 61 different routes). McNeely

481-600: The Grand County Jail after protesting conditions in Moab, were transported to Leupp in a five-by-six-foot box on the back of a truck. Their separate transfer was arranged by Francis Frederick, who had also handed down their prison sentences, using a law he later rescinded to charge them with unlawful assembly.) In 1994, the "Dalton Wells CCC Camp/Moab Relocation Center" was added to the National Register of Historic Places, and, although no marker exists on

518-714: The Moab Art Walk at multiple venues throughout the year, highlighting local artists' work. Moab is just south of the Colorado River , at an elevation of 4,025 feet (1,227 m) on the Colorado Plateau . It is 18 miles (29 km) west of the Utah/Colorado state line. Via U.S. Route 191 , it is 31 miles (50 km) south of Interstate 70 at Crescent Junction, and it is 54 miles (87 km) north of Monticello . Via Utah State Route 128 it

555-464: The area in Monument Valley around Mexican Hat, Utah , south of Moab, since he filmed Stagecoach there 10 years earlier in 1939. A local Moab rancher (George White) found Ford and persuaded him to come take a look at Moab. The Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission is a Moab City Department and holds the title of the longest running film commission in the world. Established in 1949,

592-399: The average family size was 3.10. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males. The median income for a household in the city

629-424: The city. The population density was 1,313.1 people per square mile (506.9/km ). There were 2,148 housing units at an average density of 590.2 per square mile (227.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.35% White , 5.46% Native American , 0.36% African American , 0.29% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 1.88% from other races , and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.44% of

666-527: The commission has overseen the production of the many movies filmed near Moab. In recent years, Moab has experienced a surge of second-home owners. The relatively mild winters and enjoyable summers have attracted many people to build such homes throughout the area. In a situation mirroring that of other resort towns in the American West , controversy has arisen over these new residents and their houses, which in many cases remain unoccupied for most of

703-408: The few natural crossings of the Colorado River were forgotten. Nevertheless, the U.S. military deemed the bridge over the Colorado River at Moab important enough to place it under guard as late as World War II . In 1943, a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp outside Moab was used as a Citizen Isolation Center to confine Japanese American internees labeled "troublemakers" by authorities in

740-487: The general camp population because of their resistance to the WRA's attempts to determine the loyalty of incarcerated Japanese Americans, met largely with confusion and anger because of a lack of explanation as to how and why internees would be assessed. The Moab Isolation Center remained open until April 27, when most of its inmates were bused to the larger and more secure Leupp Isolation Center . (Five men, serving sentences in

777-408: The knee in a BASE accident in Moab. On February 18, 2023, Ammon was with his girlfriend, enjoying the sunset near Moab, Utah . As Ammon was trying to sit down, he lost his footing under his prosthetic leg and fell backward off the cliff. He was 52. Moab, Utah Moab ( / ˈ m oʊ . æ b / ) is the largest city and county seat of Grand County in eastern Utah in

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814-511: The name has Paiute origins, referring to the word moapa , meaning "mosquito". Some of the area's early residents attempted to change the city's name, because in the Christian Bible, Moabites are demeaned as incestuous and idolatrous (but note, Ruth was a Moabite). One petition in 1890 had 59 signatures and requested a name change to "Vina". Another effort attempted to change the name to "Uvadalia". Both attempts failed. During

851-689: The period between 1829 and the early 1850s, the area around what is now Moab served as the Colorado River crossing along the Old Spanish Trail . Latter-day Saint settlers attempted to establish a trading fort at the river crossing called the Elk Mountain Mission in April 1855 to trade with travellers attempting to cross the river. Forty men were called on this mission. There were repeated Indian attacks, including one on September 23, 1855, in which James Hunt, companion to Peter Stubbs,

888-407: The population. There were 1,936 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and

925-422: The ring name of Onyx Larry McNeely (born 1948), American banjo player Phil McNeely (contemporary), Canadian politician from Ontario Thompson W. McNeely (1835–1921), American politician from Ohio; U.S. Representative 1869–73 See also [ edit ] McNeeley [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname McNeely . If an internal link intending to refer to

962-454: The site, an information plaque at the current site entrance and a photograph on display at the Dan O'Laurie Museum in Moab mention the former isolation center. Moab's economy was originally based on agriculture, but gradually shifted to mining. Uranium and vanadium were discovered in the area in the 1910s and 1920s. Potash and manganese came next, and then oil and gas were discovered. In

999-796: The sixteen men who had initiated the two-day protests were transferred to Moab from the town jails where they were booked (without charges or access to hearings) after the riot. Having closed just fifteen months prior, all 18 military-style structures of the CCC camp were in good condition, and the site was converted to its new use with minimal renovation. 150 military police guarded the camp, and director Raymond Best and head of security Francis Frederick presided over administration. On February 18, thirteen transfers from Gila River , Arizona, were brought to Moab, and six days later, ten more arrived from Manzanar. An additional fifteen Tule Lake inmates were transferred on April 2. Most of these new arrivals were removed from

1036-486: The towns of Thompson Springs 38 mi (61 km) and Cisco , 47 miles (76 km) to the north. Later, other places to cross the Colorado were constructed, such as Lee's Ferry , Navajo Bridge and Boulder Dam . These changes shifted the trade routes away from Moab. Moab farmers and merchants had to adapt from trading with passing travelers to shipping their goods to distant markets. Soon Moab's origins as one of

1073-478: The western United States , known for its dramatic scenery. The population was 5,366 at the 2020 census . Moab attracts many tourists annually, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks . The town is a popular base for mountain bikers who ride the extensive network of trails including the Slickrock Trail , and for off-roaders who come for the annual Moab Jeep Safari . Moab

1110-661: The year. Many Moab citizens are concerned that the town is seeing changes similar to those experienced in Vail and Aspen in neighboring Colorado : skyrocketing property values, a rising cost of living, and corresponding effects on local low- and middle-income workers. Moab hosts several cultural events and festivals including the Moab Music Festival, LGBT Pride Festival, Folk Festival, Skinny Tire Festival, and others. The annual music festival occurs in September, and

1147-406: Was $ 32,620, and the median income for a family was $ 38,214. Males had a median income of $ 35,291 versus $ 21,339 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,228. About 12.0% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. The following public schools serve Moab area students: Moab is home to

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1184-419: Was 114 °F (46 °C) on July 7, 1989. The lowest temperature was −24 °F (−31 °C) on January 22, 1930. Average annual precipitation in Moab is 9.02 inches (229 mm). There are an average of 55 days annually with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1983 with 16.42 inches (417 mm) and the driest year was 1898 with 4.32 inches (110 mm). The most precipitation in one month

1221-533: Was 6.63 inches (168 mm) in July 1918. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 2.77 in (70 mm) on July 23, 1983. Average seasonal snowfall for 1981–2011 is 6.9 inches (18 cm). The most snow in a season was 74 in (190 cm) during 1914–15, and the snowiest month on average is December, with the record set in 1915 at 46.0 in (117 cm). As of the census of 2000, there were 4,779 people, 1,936 households, and 1,169 families residing in

1258-447: Was documented in the 2013 Jeff Vargen-directed film, Assault on El Capitan Some of McNeely's other El Capitan speed climbing records include: In October 2013, Ammon nearly lost his foot in a BASE accident in Moab that he described: "We were with one other jumper who was new, and I voted that Andy goes first, the two new guys go in the middle, and I go last. They had perfect exits, and great openings with no wind. I jumped, probably took

1295-555: Was founded in 1992 by several musicians from New York. The Moab Folk Festival features concerts by numerous folk musicians every November. Since 2011 Moab has hosted an LGBT Pride festival. The first festival included a "visibility" march which drew more than 350 people; in its second year's festival had over 600 in attendance. The Skinny Tire Festival is a road bike festival that occurs in March each year and raises funds for cancer research and survivors. Additionally, Moab sponsors

1332-525: Was shot and killed by a Native American. After this last attack, the fort was abandoned. A new group of settlers from Rich County, led by Randolph Hockaday Stewart, established a permanent settlement in 1878 under the direction of Brigham Young. Moab was incorporated as a town on December 20, 1902. In 1883 the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad main line was constructed across eastern Utah. The rail line did not pass through Moab, instead passing through

1369-483: Was the first (along with Nate Brown) to have climbed all three routes on The Streaked Wall in Zion National Park ; he climbed all three routes as a "first one-day ascent". In 2011, 29 years after the first ascent , McNeely with partner Kait Barber made the second ascent of the aid climbing route Wings of Steel , with the purpose of examining the controversial methods of the first ascent team; their climb

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