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Mogollon Monikers: Origins of Place Names in Arizona’s Rim Country
Ever since man first set foot in this rugged piece of terrain known as Arizona, he has felt compelled to brand everything with a name. Inspiration for these place names came from a variety of sources—some quite obvious. Lousy Gulch got its name after all the residents got lice. When Mormon pioneers decided to settle ...How did Show Low Get its Name?
Early day settlers Corydon E. Cooley and Marion Clark had been neighbors for a short time, living among the lush, green ponderosa forestland along Arizona's Mogollon Rim. The two became concerned about one encroaching on the other's privacy. Perhaps on a clear day one could see a wisp of smoke rising from other's country. Whatever ...
