Childs, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Childs, Arizona
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Unincorporated community settlement
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 Childs, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Childs, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (440 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2831 |
Childs is a very small, unincorporated community located in Pima County, Arizona. It is about 6 miles north of a town called Ajo. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a name but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The Story of Childs, Arizona
Childs was first started in 1916. It became a station along the Tucson, Cornelia and Gila Bend Railroad. This railroad line was important because it connected Gila Bend, Arizona to Ajo.
Who Was Tom Childs?
The community of Childs was named after a local person named Tom Childs. He was a rancher and also a miner. Tom Childs was famous for finding copper in the Ajo area. Copper is a valuable metal used in many things, like wires and coins.
Childs as a Railroad Stop
In 1934, Childs was known for having a post office and being a busy railroad station. Trains would stop there, and people could send and receive mail.
By 1969, Childs was described as a "longer siding" on the same railroad line. A siding is like a short extra track next to the main one. It allows trains to pull over and let other trains pass.
In 1972, an article jokingly called Childs and other small sidings "metropolises." A metropolis is a very large, important city. This was a funny way to say these places were very small. The article also mentioned that some children lived in Childs at that time.
Today, Childs is a quiet place, mostly remembered for its history as a railroad stop.
