Clarkdale, Arizona is a small town located in the central portion of the state referred to as the Verde Valley. With a population of less than 6,000, the area was settled in the mid-19th century. For much of its history, it was mainly known for its ranching and copper mines, and as a transportation waypoint …
Located in Maricopa, like the City of Phoenix to the northeast, Gila Bend is on a remote stretch of highway that acts as a major corridor to San Diego and other southern California towns and cities. The town was founded in the 1870s and was purportedly named after a particularly sharp bend in the nearby …
Located in Gila County, Arizona, Miami isn’t a place you’ll likely confuse with its swanky, big-city counterpart in south Florida. Miami is a wonderful example of the iconic southwest desert towns that were largely built on mining and ranching. The town was officially settled in the early 1900s. Though its prosperity has waned over the …
Located near Sierra Vista, Huachuca City is a small rural town set amidst some of the most amazing scenery that the vast Sonoran Desert has to offer. Due to its proximity to some of the area’s most revered state and national parks – and to metropolitan Tucson – a visit to Huachuca City is really …
Incorporated in 2005, Star Valley is one of the newest towns in a state largely comprised of cities and towns that have been around for generations. Star Valley is located in the northern portion of Gila County, not far from the larger mining town of Globe, Arizona. The land area managed by the town is …
Located in Arizona’s Coconino County, Fredonia is a small mountain town that had less than 1,500 residents at the time of the last census. Fredonia is considered ‘The Gateway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.” Northern Arizona is a paradise for artists, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds, and no matter …
When it comes to historic towns in Arizona, few can rival the allure of Tombstone. Nestled in Cochise County, this city holds a special place in the annals of American history. Founded in the 1870s by a determined prospector, Tombstone was initially part of Pima County in The Arizona Territory, long before it achieved statehood. …
With a population of just under 5,000, Eagar is a town in Apache County, in North East Arizona close to the border with New Mexico. It is named after a family of homesteaders, the Eagars, who settled here towards the end of the 19th century. The town sits below the White Mountains and offers a …
Cave Creek is found in Arizona’s Maricopa County, just a short distance north of Phoenix. The town has a permanent population of around 5,000 but that is boosted in the main weeks of the tourism season because Cave Creek and nearby Carefree provide an excellent base for exploring the wider region. The location is the …
The settlement of Colorado City in Mohave County, Arizona, close to the border with Utah, is just over a century old. It is located at almost 5,000 feet and covers just 10 square miles, with a population of just under 5,000 largely Mormon inhabitants. Colorado City is the home of at least three fundamentalist sects. …