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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.Unusual Grave Marker for an Ajo Teacher
AJO -- During his lifetime, Louis Conde was known as a teacher with unusual ideas, particularly for the early years of the 20th century. After he died in 1931, his wife decided that his teachings shouldn't end with his death, so she had some of them placed on his grave marker -- in an unusual ...Massive Road Sign Marks Route 66 in Winslow
WINSLOW -- Drivers who get off Interstate 40 to go in search of the road that was once the fabled Route 66 don't have any trouble finding it in Winslow because the trail is designated by the biggest Route 66 sign in existence.Mysterious Arrow Tree Sticks out on Coronado Scenic Byway Trail
The Coronado Scenic Byway Trail – Highway 191 – is among Arizona’s great scenic drives, snaking through the dense wilderness of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest in the eastern part of the state. Also called the Devil’s Highway and once referred to as Highway 666...Longhorn Grill, an Epic Curiosity in Southern Arizona, Shuts Down
AMADO -- One of Arizona's all-time best oddities faces an uncertain future due to the economy. The Longhorn Grill, a landmark restaurant just off Interstate 19 south of Tucson, has closed due to slow sales that forced a bank foreclosure. The establishment was well-known to travelers because it was housed in a giant stucco cow ...All About Oddities: Third Edition of “Arizona Curiosities” Now Available
At the risk of being accused of tooting my own horn, I am compelled to note that the Third Edition of Arizona Curiosities is now on the market. It is bigger and fatter than the previous two and contains this really good photo of me, the author, taken on one of those days when I ...Big Chicks Stand Guard at Arizona Restaurants
Arizona seems to attract giant roosters the way Hollywood attracts killer frogs and giant spiders. Nobody's sure why they flock here, but the big bad-boy chickens have clucked their way into such high profile positions as signage for restaurants, roadside attractions and front yard decor.Bell Tower Still Stands at Old Mission on Gila River Indian Reservation
SACATON -- Back in the 1950s, St. Michael's Mission served members of the Gila River Indian Reservation as a place of worship and a gathering site. But the roof leaked during the infrequent rains, and because the building was made of adobe, it began deteriorating so badly that those in charge decided to knock it ...Rest Stop Marks Border of Gadsden Purchase
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.The Out-of-Place Teepees Near Sacaton
More than 80 years ago, the federal government erected a series of stone teepees on the Gila River Reservation near Sacaton. There was probably a reason for it at the time, but today nobody knows for certain why they were built.
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