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Climb through the Pinal Mountains, look over the Mogollon Rim, enjoy Roosevelt Lake and experience our history through the lens of Discover Gila County’s Blog articles.
Mail in the Early Years of Gila County
To send a letter today, you must have a complete address, plus zip code and a 37-cent stamp. If any part of the address is
The Life of Christopher Creek Pioneers
Welcome to the Heart of Arizona. Discover the History below!
PAYSON DEW WAS FAMOUS
Story written and told by Stan Brown. Payson Dew, as Rim Country’s bootleg whiskey was known during Prohibition, was thought by some to be ‘the
GUIDED RAFTING TOURS IN GILA COUNTY, AZ
Explore the magnificence of the Upper Salt River in Gila County Arizona! This remote, wilderness canyon is mostly only accessible by raft, not road. By
Best Places to View Spring Wildflowers in Gila County
Every year, wildflower lovers look forward to the spring and summer blooms with great anticipation. The seasonal renewal of life offers fragile patterns of color
Born on the Brazos – Ellen Neal Part 1
Eleanor Josephine Jackson, known as “Ellen,” was born August 7, 1864, along the Brazos River in Johnson County, Texas,. She was the first child born
“All Hell Broke Loose!” – Ellen Neal Part 2
In Ellen Neal, Part 1, we read that Ellen Jackson was born on the Brazos River in Texas in 1864. She grew up in the
Gisela Became Her Home – Ellen Neal Part 3
In Part 1, Ellen was born on the Brazos River in Texas, survived an attack by the Comanches, married a drifter, then married Will Neal.
Jakes Corner – Where The Stage Stopped
The stagecoach stopped in 1916, and ever since then, parched, hungry and weary travelers have been stopping at Jakes Corner in Gila County. Today it
