Geronimo, Arizona Explained

Geronimo, Arizona
Settlement Type:Populated place
Pushpin Map:USA Arizona#USA
Pushpin Label:Geronimo
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Arizona
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Arizona
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Graham
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MST
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:2723
Elevation M:830
Coordinates:33.0769°N -110.035°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Area Code:928
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID

Geronimo is a populated place located on Highway 70 between Bylas and Fort Thomas, west of Safford in Graham County, Arizona, United States. Geronimo lies at an elevation of 2723feet.

History

Geronimo was named after the famous Apache chief Goyaalé, better known as Geronimo. Camp Thomas, the U. S. Cavalry began its management of the Apache Indian Reservation along the Gila River, was originally located here in 1876. The camp was later moved east to what is now Fort Thomas. Geronimo was once a stop on the Arizona Eastern Railway and had an operating US Post Office from April 30, 1896, until May 31, 1956.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM59B0_Geronimo Geronimo – Arizona Historical Markers on Waymarking.com