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History. Apache Leap cliff. Like nearby Globe, Ray, and Clifton, Arizona, Superior was once part of a huge Apache reservation, but after silver and copper deposits were discovered, those areas were withdrawn from the reservation and returned to the public domain. [6]
From a rich and long history in mining to a world-renowned botanical garden, Superior’s story is centered around a resilient and proud community. The story of Superior is one of transformation, hidden treasure, and diversity.
After returning from service abroad in 1997, sociologist and ethnologist Joaquin Trujillo jumped on a motorcycle to tour Arizona’s copper corridor. Early one morning he arrived in Superior, Arizona, home of the former Magma Mine (1880s to 1982).
This is a list which includes a photographic gallery, of some of the structures of historic significance in Superior, a mining town in Arizona. The establishment of the Silver Queen and the later Magma mines was the main factor of the founding if the town.
Superior History. Superior started as a supply center for the nearby Silver King mine, the richest silver mine in Arizona. By the late 1880's, the Silver King was in decline, and Superior's prospects looked grim.
Visit Superior, Arizona, for mountain, valley, and desert exploration, as well as scenic drives, Arizona history, and Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park.
Located in the north-central portion of Arizona’s Pinal County, the town of Superior has a western pioneer history dating back to the 1800s. Like many towns in the region, Superior largely owes its existence to the mining industry, which was an Arizona mainstay long before it even became a state.
Col. William Boyce Thompson, (1869 – 1930), was an American engineer, financier, and philanthropist who created his fortune in the mining industry. He was the founder and first president of Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company in Globe-Miami, Arizona and Magma Copper Company in Superior, Arizona. His visits to Russia before the Revolution ...
Founded in 1882 by prospectors, Superior is currently in the midst of a renaissance. Discover authentic art, great food, and live music every Second Saturday downtown, or attend one of the many unique annual festivals that celebrate the prickly pear cactus, race burros, and local history.
Set in an area with a rich mining history and cultural significance, the town of Superior sits between the impressive mass of Picketpost Mountain and the cliffs of Apache Leap.
Superior is on U.S. 60 at the junction with State Highway 177. Situated in a mountainous setting, the town is surrounded by peaks such as 6,056-foot Iron Mountain. In 1900, George Lobb laid out the town, naming it Hastings. Mines dotted the hills around the prosperous Pinal County community.
In 2018, WestLand Resources, Inc., carried out historical and architectural documentation of the abandoned Magma Copper Company smelter at Superior, Arizona. Built in 1922–1924, the smelter operated continuously until 1971.
This trail in Queen Creek Canyon reveals mining and ranching history, plus an old tunnel blasted from solid rock. The geology is impressive, too.
From a world-renowned living botanical garden to a rich and long history in mining, to budding art and culinary scene — Superior is in full bloom. Whether you are in the mood for casual hiking and birding or a heart-pumping outdoor experience you are in the right place.
Nestled at the base of Apache Leap Mountain and filled with historic buildings, Superior features one of Arizona’s most picturesque downtowns.
The automobile road that would connect Superior with the outside world was established in 1922, part of Arizona’s “Million Dollar Highway.” After a national numbering system was adopted in the mid-1920s, this eventually became US 60.
Among the earliest inhabitants of the area in which Superior is located were the Native Americans of the Apache Tribe, Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Tohono O'odham Nation. During the 1870s, at the height of the American Indian Wars, a company of Apache horsemen were ambushed by the US cavalry.
Mayor Besich was elected to the Superior Town Council in 2013 and was elected as the Town’s first directly-elected woman Mayor in 2016. Mayor Besich was re-elected in 2018 to a four-year term. She leads with a motto of “Together, We are Superior”.
The mountain's name stems from an early military camp established at the base of the mountain by General George Stoneman in 1870. The soldiers nicknamed the mountain “Picket Post” due to its use as a sentinel position to guard their camp from attacks. This military camp eventually grew into the town of Superior. References. ^ a b "Picket Post".
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From a world-renowned living botanical garden and some of the finest wines in the state to stunning “lost” trails and more than two dozen Instagram-worthy murals, this small town along U.S. Route...
Arizona Volunteers clashed with the Apache atop a huge cliff formation near Superior, Arizona in 1870. The drama that unfolded gives us the reason Arizona obsidian is called Apache Tears. It's a story of sadness and bravery.
The Telegraph Fire was a wildfire that started near Superior, Arizona on June 4, 2021. The fire burned 180,757 acres (73,150 ha) and was fully contained on July 3, 2021. It was the largest wildfire in the United States of the 2021 wildfire season until being surpassed by the Bootleg Fire in Oregon on July 13, 2021. [1][2] Progression. June.
Here are nine ways to discover everything Superior has to offer. 1. Take outdoor adventure to the next level. At 2,888 feet in elevation, Superior looks out to the scenic Apache Leap and ...
On September 24, the WRRC hosted a Water Webinar titled Using Green Stormwater Infrastructure Projects to Develop Partnerships and Address Stakeholder Needs that talked about ongoing watershed restoration work in the Town of Superior. The panel included Town Manager Todd Pryor, Jim Schenck, Rebuild Superior Treasurer & Legends of Superior Trail Vice President, and Raluca Mihalcescu, Arizona ...
17716 W Superior Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338 is currently not for sale. The 2,079 Square Feet single family home is a 4 beds, 3 baths property. This home was built in 2024 and last sold on 2024-09-24 for $467,845. View more property details, sales history, and Zestimate data on Zillow.