Tag: early arizona
Hustlers, Ladies and Whiskey: Leisure Time and Other Diversions in Old Arizona
Have you ever wondered how Arizonans spent their leisure time before the advent of lakes, fast highways, tailgate parties, single bars and health spas? Don't be fooled by those stoic faces in the old photograph albums. Leisure time might have been limited compared to today, but, if those plucky territorial folks knew something about the good ...Arizona in the Civil War? Deadly Skirmish at Picacho
Today, Picacho Peak serves as a familiar landmark along a stretch of Interstate 10 that connects Tucson and Phoenix. An unmistakable cluster of volcanic remnants juts hundreds of feet from the desert floor, greeting a constant flow of drivers who whiz past the site, completely unaware of its historical significance. Some 150 years ago, this was ...Did You Know? Quirky Facts from AZ Records and Rankings
Ever experienced an "Only in Arizona" moment? We can relate. Many of the state's oddities are rooted in our daily lives, while others pop up once in a lifetime. In this post, we're sharing some of the state's quirkiest "official" facts and historical tidbits.How did Arizona get its Name?
The name Arizona comes from the Papago "ali-shonak" meaning "small spring." The name became popular following the discovery of rich lodes of silver "so pure you could cut it with a knife," some 25 miles southwest of present-day Nogales in 1736.
