History of the Kearny Area
EARLY HISTORY OF THE DUDLEYVILLE, WINKELMAN, AND HAYDEN AREAS The histories of these areas are closely related, as the three communities are very close together.
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The History of Rodeo in Gila County, Arizona
Organizers of the first Payson Rodeo were Abraham Henson Meadows; known later as “Arizona Charlie” Meadows (1860-1932), who moved to the Rim Country with his
Gila County Rodeo Reunion
Our expectations were high. We hoped the rodeo cowboys and cowgirls who participated in Payson’s Rodeos from the 1950s through the 1970s would gather to
THE BATTLE GROUND RIDGE OR DRY WASH FIGHT
The last real Indian raid in Arizona occurred July 17, 1882. This was started by a band of renegade White Mountain Indians ambushing a detachment
Exploring the Mazatzal Wilderness
The Mazatzal Wilderness contains over 252,500 acres of the Tonto and Coconino national forests. Established in 1940 and expanded to its present size in 1984,
Settling Christopher Creek, Arizona
Before being known for its beautiful camping spots, refreshing swimming holes, and picturesque pine forest that brings thousands to Arizona’s Rim Country every year, the
Where did Payson, Arizona get its name?
Prior to giving the settlement of Payson, Arizona, its present name, it was called Long Valley. This was the more to distinguish it from other
Gila County Legend – Henry Farrell
Henry Farrell was an old-time cowboy and a true pioneer whose company I was privileged to experience. Henry was a small boy when his mother,
Arizona’s Mining Town – A History of Globe, Arizona
Globe, Arizona is known as one of the oldest mining towns in all of Arizona and the southwest. Mining is still one of the largest
