Ominous clouds hovered over Tombstone that January morning in 1882, as the Sandy Bob Stage rambled into town in a cloud of dust. The grey sky gave forewarning of a fast-approaching snowstorm. The passengers arriving that morning were, with one exception, typical— a military officer on his way to Fort Huachuca, an elderly Jewish peddler who told funny stories, a self-styled “millionaire” out to make another fortune…
Just east of Carefree, the Sears-Kay Ruin offers a peek into the lifestyles of ancient Hohokam Indians, ancestors of today’s Pima Indians and the Valley’s first residents. A 1-mile loop trail guides visitors along a series of 40 rooms along a hilltop in four different compounds.
Next time you drive between Phoenix and Tucson, you may want to stop by the Sacaton Rest Area for more than a good stretch and a little relief.
Located on the Gila River Indian Reservation off 1-10 on Exit 181 (eastbound), this seemingly low-key rest stop holds some special historical significance.
How much do you really know about Arizona? Leave it to Marshall Trimble – Arizona’s history guru – to compile these quirky facts about funky place names…
I have been asked to file something new for this website about the centennial of Arizona’s statehood. I’m finding this difficult, because it seems to me to be sort of an artificial landmark.Don’t get me wrong. Even though I have lived here for a long time, and am not a true native Arizonan, I am nonetheless happy to be here.
