Tag: history
Step Back in Time at Tuzigoot National Monument
CLARKDALE – Around 1,000 AD many of these stones were first put into place by the Sinagua, an ancient Native American tribe of agriculturists that once frequented today’s Verde Valley. Now called Tuzigoot (Too-zee-goot), this remarkable 110-room village is nearly intact.Arizona History Trivia 5: Can You Pass?
Test your knowledge of Arizona history with this short quiz, originally published in Marshall Trimble’s Official Arizona Trivia. Don’t scroll down too quickly. The answers are posted shortly below the questions. When you’re finished, leave a comment with your score.The Story of J Goldwater & Bros: Commerce on the Colorado River
"Gold!" The word spread like wildfire. The emotional pitch generated by that single cry sent normally sane men and women scurrying up hundreds of canyons and river beds to wash away nameless mountains—a shovel load at a time—over the riffles of a sluice box.Cecil Cresswell: Arizona’s Lady Rustler
Up in the high desert around Winslow, there's still talk of Cecil Cresswell. Despite the name, Cecil was a woman and also Arizona's first (and probably only) female rustler. She didn't take a lot of cattle, just enough to tide her over while she scraped out a living in the unforgiving desert.Arizona Hotspots & Leisure Trivia: Can You Pass?
Test your knowledge of Arizona hotspots and leisure activities with this short quiz, originally published in Marshall Trimble’s Official Arizona Trivia. Don’t scroll down too quickly. The answers are posted shortly below the questions. When you’re finished, leave a comment with your score.How the Arizona/Mexico Border Came to Be
In 1848, at the end of the Mexican War, Mexico gave up a huge hunk of territory including parts of what are now New Mexico, Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Nevada, plus its claim to Texas.The southern border of Arizona at the time was the Gila River.Arizona Oddities’ Top 10 Posts of 2012
A special thank you to all of the new and loyal readers of Arizona Oddities. 2012 has been an amazing year and we look forward to 2013. We believe we have a truly special publication and a very special audience. Here’s a look at our most popular posts of 2012.Arizona Oddities’ Favorite 12 Posts from 2012
We offer a wide range of stories on Arizona Oddities catering to an eclectic group of fans from around the state. From history and recreation to artistic endeavors and those weird things you see along the highway, we’ve got it covered. Here, we’re showcasing our favorite 12 posts from 2012.Titan Missiles Once Housed at Catalina Church Site
CATALINA -- On a hillside just west of Oracle Road, a church sits as a classic example of turning swords into plowshares. These days, all is peaceful and calm as the Montana United Methodist Church and there is no sign of the instrument of war that once lurked directly beneath the plot of ground now ...Paranormal Investigators Seek Out Haunted Relics from Old Arizona
Arizona has a dynamic and diverse history. Many of yesterday’s relics and landmarks intrigue today’s residents and visitors. Towns like Jerome and Bisbee have staked reputations on haunted hotels, mines and other attractions.
