Geronimo, Arizona

Populated place in Graham County, Arizona
Populated place in Arizona, United States
33°04′37″N 110°02′06″W / 33.07694°N 110.03500°W / 33.07694; -110.03500CountryUnited StatesStateArizonaCountyGrahamElevation2,723 ft (830 m)Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (MST)Area code928FIPS code04-26770GNIS feature ID24428

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 2,723 feet (830 m).[1]

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.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Feature Detail Report for: Geronimo". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Geronimo – Arizona Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

External links

  • Geromino – ghosttowns.com
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