Thatcher is a small town within the Safford Metropolitan Area in Graham County, Arizona. Located in the Upper Gila River Valley at an elevation of nearly 3,000 feet, Thatcher has a population approaching 5,000. The town was founded in 1881 by settlers who belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Specifically, Christopher …
The tiny town of Mammoth is in Arizona’s Pinal County, and at the time of the last census had less than 1,500 residents. The town was founded in the 1870s, and was originally a camp that housed and fed the men who worked at the Mammoth Copper Mine that was the major economic driver of …
Carefree is a small city of around 3,000 people, located in Maricopa County in the state of Arizona. It was built in the mid-1950s by K.T. Palmer and his business associate Tom Darlington. The selling of land began in 1955, while the building process started in 1958. In order to avoid being annexed to Scottsdale, …
Quartzsite, Arizona is usually a tumbleweed town of nearly 4,000 people, though at certain times of the year, its population swells to nearly a million, making it larger than cities like Baltimore and Tucson. The summer weather in Quartzsite is similar to that inside a pizza oven, but in the fall, winter and spring, it’s …
Considered the capital of Arizona’s White Mountain region, St. Johns is a high-elevation destination for those looking to experience nature, marvel at the amazing geology, and see some natural and historic sites that are truly unique slices of Americana. The town prides itself on its friendly nature and the sense of community that many feel …
Litchfield Park is a small city of around 5,000 people located in Maricopa County, Arizona, a few miles northwest of Phoenix. The city got its name from Paul Weeks Litchfield, who was an executive at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He came to this area in 1916 looking for a good land to grow …
Located along Interstate 10 between Tucson, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico, Willcox is a southern Arizona town steeped in history that’s also home to artists, farmers, and the region’s budding wineries which have garnered lots of praise and accolades lately. Considering its modest size, the town is packed with things to do, and unlike other …
Springerville is located in Arizona’s Apache County which lies in the state’s White Mountain region. With a population of less than 2,000 it’s full of the small town charm that’s so prevalent in this wild and mountainous part of Arizona. With an elevation of nearly 7,000 feet, it’s significantly higher than many of Colorado’s towns, …
Welcome to Oro Valley, a town with a rich history and a name that pays homage to the gold that once lured optimistic prospectors to the surrounding mountains and rocks. As I explore this charming Arizona town, I immediately notice its unique flavor, which sets it apart from other small towns in the state. Influences …
Youngtown Arizona is a tiny municipality tucked into greater Phoenix’s west valley, near the towns of El Mirage, Glendale and Peoria. While many of Arizona’s towns are becoming overwhelmed with sprawling neighborhoods, chain stores and bland shopping centers, small towns like El Mirage, that have been around a while, are largely holding on to their …