Dennison, Arizona facts for kids
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Dennison, Arizona
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Railroad stop
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 Dennison, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Dennison, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Elevation | 5,013 ft (1,528 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-18585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24398 |
Dennison was a small place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It was mainly known as a stop along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This railway connected important towns like Canyon Diablo and Winslow, Arizona.
Dennison was first part of Yavapai County. But in 1891, when Coconino County was created, Dennison became part of it. The place was named after a railroad worker called Denny, who was a roadmaster.
About Dennison's Location
Dennison was located about 5,013 feet (1,528 meters) above sea level. If you traveled a short distance west from Dennison, you would see a change in the types of rocks. The Kaibab Limestone, which is common in western Arizona, started to appear above the Moenkopi Formation rocks found to the east.
Changes to the Railroad
In 1910, the railroad line near Dennison saw a big upgrade. The tracks were "double-tracked" from Winslow, Arizona, to a spot two miles west of Dennison. This meant that instead of just one track, there were now two tracks side-by-side. This made it easier for trains to pass each other and improved travel.
Why Dennison's Name Changed
By 1972, Dennison was no longer an active stop for trains. It was only used as a "phone station" for railroad communication. Over time, people stopped using the name Dennison in everyday life. Local landowners asked the county to change the names of roads that used "Dennison." Because of this, Dennison Road, which was Exit 239 on Interstate 40, was renamed. It became known as Red Gap Ranch Road and Meteor City Road.
