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List Of Historic Properties In Miami, Arizona
This is a list which includes a photographic gallery, of historic structures, some which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, of significance in Miami, Arizona, a mining town. Miami was founded by Cleve W. Van Dyke in 1907 and is located on the northeastern slope of the Pinal Mountains, between the towns of Superior, Arizona, Superior and Globe, Arizona, Globe on U.S. Routes U.S. Route 60 in Arizona, 60. Brief history The area surrounding the Pinal Mountains where the town of Miami is now located was inhabited by the Tonto Apache tribe. Silver mining spurred European settlement in the Miami region in the late 1860s. The Apaches would sometimes raid these settlements to steal livestock. On January 27, 1864, a group of settlers under the leadership of King S. Woolsey decided to confront the Apaches to retrieve their live stock, with the help of Maricopa people, Maricopa warriors. They went deep into Apache territory in the Pinal Mountains and soon found themsel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miami, Arizona
Miami (Western Apache: Goshtłʼish Tú) is a town in Gila County, Arizona, United States. Miami is a classic Western copper boom-town. Miami's old downtown has been partly renovated, and the Bullion Plaza Museum features the cultural, mining and ranching history of the Miami area. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the town was 1,837. Geography Miami is located at 33°23.8'N 110°52.3'W (33.396, -110.872). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Miami is adjacent to Globe, and near the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. Miami, Globe, and the unincorporated areas nearby (including Inspiration, Claypool and Central Heights-Midland City) are commonly called Globe-Miami. The town is located on the northeastern slope of the Pinal Mountains, and is surrounded (except to the east) by the Tonto National Forest. It is located on U.S. Route 60 and is served by the Arizona Eastern Railway. Demographics As of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
