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The Grand Canyon State, Arizona, was the 48th state to join the U.S. in 1912, the last of 48 contiguous states to join the Union. The state's name comes from arizonac, from two Papago Indian words meaning "place of the young spring." Arizona has a very dry climate and is known for its cactus plants, and the state flower is the saguaro cactus blossom.

In 2003 Arizona was estimated to have 5,580,811 persons. From the 2000 Census, Arizona covered 113,635 square miles, with an average of 45.2 persons per square mile. 25.3% of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin, while only 5.0% are American Indian and Alaska Native persons. Arizona's population grew between 1990 and 2000 by 40.0%.

The highest point is Humphreys Peak at 12,643 feet.

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Ahwatukee Arizona

Agua Fria Arizona

Ajo Arizona

Ajo is in Pima County

Apache Junction Arizona

Apache Junction is in Pima & Maricopa Counties

Arizona City Arizona

Arizona City is in Pinal County

Avondale Arizona

Avondale is in Maricopa County

Benson Arizona

Benson is in Cochise County

Bisbee Arizona

Bisbee is in Cochise County

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Bullhead City Arizona

Bullhead City is in Mohave County

Casa Grande Arizona

Casa Grande is in Pinal County

Cave Creek Arizona

Cave Creek is in Maricopa County

Chandler Arizona

Chandler is in Maricopa County

Chinle Arizona

Chinle is in Apache County

Chino Valley Arizona

Chino Valley is in Yavapai County

Coolidge Arizona

Coolidge is in Pinal County

Cottonwood Arizona

Cottonwood is is Yavapai County

Dolan Springs Arizona

Dolan Springs is in Mohave County

Douglas Arizona

Douglas is in Cochise County

Dragoon Arizona

Flagstaff Arizona

Flagstaff is in Coconino County
Airport Code FLG

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Fountain Hills Arizona

Fountain Hills is in Maricopa County

Ganado Arizona

Ganado is in Apache County

Gila Bend Arizona

Gila Bend is in Maricopa County

Gilbert Arizona

Gilbert is in Maricopa County

Glendale Arizona

Glendale is in Maricopa County

Golden Valley Arizona

Golden Valley is in Mohave County

Goodyear Arizona

Goodyear is in Maricopa County

Green Valley Arizona

Green Valley is in Pima County

Guadalupe Arizona

Guadalupe is in Maricopa County

Heber Arizona

Heber is in Navajo County

Jerome Arizona

Jerome is in Yavapai County

Kingman Arizona

Kingman is the Mohave County seat.

Lake Havasu City Arizona

Lake Havasu City is in Mohave County

Litchfield Park Arizona

Litchfield Park is in Maricopa County

Marana Arizona

Marana is in Pima County

Maricopa Arizona

Maricopa is in Pinal County

Mesa Arizona

Mesa is in Maricopa County

Mojave Valley Arizona

Mojave Valley is in Mohave County

Nogales Arizona

Nogales is the Santa Cruz County seat.

Oro Valley Arizona

Oro Valley is in Pima County

Overgaard Arizona

Overgaard is in Navajo County

Peoria Arizona

Peoria is in Maricopa & Yavapai Counties

Phoenix Arizona

Phoenix is in Maricopa County
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Prescott Arizona

Prescott us in Yavapai County
Airport Code PRC

Queen Creek Arizona

Roosevelt Arizona

San Luis Arizona

San Luis us in Yuma County

Saint Johns Arizona
St. Johns Arizona

Originally name El Vadito, or "little river crossing" by the original Spanish explorers, St. Johns was a thriving agricultural community in 1873. The community was renamed to San Juan (Spanish for St. John) when it was established in 1880.
In Apache County

Scottsdale Arizona

Scottsdale is in Maricopa County

Sedona Arizona

Sedona is in Coconino & Yavapai Counties

Sierra Vista Arizona

Sierra Vista is in Cochise County

Supai Arizona

Supai is in Coconino County

Superior Arizona

uperior is in Pinal County

History from the Chamber of Commerce:

Superior has strong ties to the mining of copper, silver and gold. In 1875, the Irene and Hub claims (later known as the Silver Queen mine), became the nucleus of Superior's Magma Mine.

In 1875, the rediscovery of the Silver King mine led to the development of the town of Pinal. Pinal and the Silver King mine became the destination for hundreds of miners. Reported visitors included some of the most notorious characters, including Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday. Both the Silver King mine and Pinal were abandoned in 1888 when the ore was depleted.

In 1902, George Lobb, Sr., a native of England, sold his Golden Eagle Group (a silver mine) to Lake Superior and Arizona Mining Company (LS&A). Lobb remained in the area and laid out the town site, naming it Superior after the LS&A. The Superior post office was established in December, 1902. Robert T. Jones was one of Superior's first postmasters and went on to become governor of Arizona. About this same time, Harry H. Hiener started publishing a weekly newspaper, The Superior Sun, which remains the area's primary newspaper.

William Boyce Thompson, a Montana native, purchased the rights to the Silver Queen mine and renamed it the Magma Copper Company in 1910. Thompson then purchased the LS&A property and added it to his Magma holdings. A mining engineer, financier, patriot, and extraordinary philanthropist, Boyce Thompson was a self-made millionaire who used his money to accomplish great things. He established the Boyce Thompson Arboretum to study plants and to help educate the public. Today, the Arboretum is a renowned sprawling sanctuary with a plant collection representing climates around the world.

Thompson contracted to have his ore hauled by wagon to Florence and then shipped by rail to Hayden for refining. This procedure was expensive so a narrow gauge railroad was build, at a cost of $165,000, from Superior to Webster. The Magma Arizona Railroad went into operation in June, 1915. The narrow gauge railroad was replaced by a standard gauge railroad and became the longest 100% steam common carrier operating in the United States. A new, $3.6 million smelter began operating in Superior in March, 1924. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers later declared another innovation, the air conditioning used in the mine, a National Historical Engineering Landmark.

Superior is rich with historical landmarks and considered a cinematic treasure for Hollywood filmmakers. Superior's film appearances include How The West Was Won, The Prophecy, U-Turn and The Fugitive. Several advertisers have also used Superior as a backdrop in commercials.

Many families residing in Superior trace their roots back to three generations. Those who leave Superior are hard pressed to find any place that offers the friendly, comfortable atmosphere of their hometown, and often return to raise their families. With mining making a return, and numerous opportunities for economic development, the future is bright for Superior.

Surprise Arizona

Surprise is in Maricopa County

Tempe Arizona

Tempe is in Maricopa County

Tolleson Arizona

Tolleson is in Maricopa County.

Tuba City Arizona

Tuba City is in Coconino County

Tubac Arizona

Tubac is in Santa Cruz County

Tucson Arizona

Tucson is in Pima County
Airport Code TUS

City of Tucson Arizona


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Waddell Arizona

Waddell is in Maricopa County

Wickenburg Arizona

Wickenburg is in Maricopa County

Willcox Arizona

Originally named Maley, it was renamed in honor of a visit by General Orlando B. Willcox in 1889. Located in Cochise County

Williams Arizona

Williams is in Coconino County

Youngtown Arizona

Youngtown is in Maricopa County

Yuma Arizona

Yuma is the Yuma County seat.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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