Allentown, Arizona facts for kids
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Allentown, Arizona
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 Allentown, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Allentown, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Elevation | 6,145 ft (1,873 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-01780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24302 |
Allentown is a small community located in Apache County, Arizona, in the United States. It is considered a "populated place." This means it is an area where people live, but it might not have its own official town government. Allentown is quite high up, about 6,145 feet (1,873 meters) above sea level. This elevation is similar to being on top of a tall mountain.
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The Story of Allentown
How Allentown Got Started
Allentown began its history around the year 1900. This was when the railroad lines were built and extended to this area. The arrival of the railroad was a big deal. It helped connect the community to other places.
Who Allentown is Named After
The community of Allentown was named after a person named Allan Johnson. He was a cattleman, which means he worked with cattle. His work was important in the early days of the area.
The Allentown Post Office
A post office was opened in Allentown in 1924. It was called "Allantown." A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. This office helped the community stay connected. It operated for a few years before closing in 1930.
Allentown's Location Today
Today, the area where Allentown is located is part of a larger place. It is included within the boundaries of Houck. Houck is a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people. It helps them collect information about where people live.
