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Eagar, Arizona
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Welcome to Eagar, Arizona
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Where roads hit the trail
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Location of Eagar in Apache County, Arizona
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 Eagar, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.59 sq mi (30.02 km2) |
| • Land | 11.58 sq mi (30.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,238 ft (2,206 m) |
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| • Total | 4,395 |
| • Density | 379.40/sq mi (146.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
85925
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| Area code | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-20960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412455 |
| Website | Town of Eagar |
Eagar (Navajo: Shádiʼááhjí Tsé Noodǫ́ǫ́z) is a small town in Apache County, Arizona, United States. In 2020, about 4,395 people lived there.
Before European settlers arrived, the area was home to the Apache people. The town of Eagar was first settled by European Americans in 1871.
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History of Eagar
The Eagar brothers, William Walter, John Thomas, and Joel Sixtus, were among the first European settlers in the area. They came in 1871, following the advice of Mormon leader Brigham Young. Each brother claimed 160 acres of land. They later divided their land to sell to other church members who were also moving to the area.
How Eagar Got Its Name
The first postmistress, Emma Goldsbrough Udall, wanted to name the town "Union." She hoped this name would help unite Eagar with nearby towns like Amity and Springerville. However, the US Postmaster General said the name "Union" was too common.
So, Emma suggested "Eagarville" to honor the Eagar brothers. But the Postmaster General changed it again, this time to just "Eagar." This change happened before December 1892, when the local school district was renamed.
Early Events
A notable event in Eagar's early history was a shootout near what is now the town cemetery. Nine members of the Snyder gang were killed during this event.
The town of Eagar officially became an incorporated town in 1948. This means it gained its own local government.
Geography and Location
Eagar is located in the southern part of Apache County, Arizona. It sits just north of the Apache National Forest. The town is also at the base of the beautiful White Mountains.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Eagar covers an area of about 11.59 square miles (30.02 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water. The town of Springerville is right next to Eagar, to its north.
Climate in Eagar
Eagar has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it gets warm, but not extremely hot, summers. The summers are also quite dry. The average monthly temperatures never go above 71.6°F (22°C). Winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing.
| Climate data for Eagar, 1991–2020 simulated normals (7069 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.4 (9.1) |
51.3 (10.7) |
57.4 (14.1) |
64.4 (18.0) |
72.9 (22.7) |
83.1 (28.4) |
83.7 (28.7) |
81.0 (27.2) |
77.0 (25.0) |
68.5 (20.3) |
57.6 (14.2) |
48.6 (9.2) |
66.2 (19.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.5 (0.3) |
35.6 (2.0) |
40.6 (4.8) |
46.9 (8.3) |
54.9 (12.7) |
64.2 (17.9) |
68.0 (20.0) |
66.0 (18.9) |
60.6 (15.9) |
50.7 (10.4) |
40.5 (4.7) |
32.7 (0.4) |
49.4 (9.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.7 (−8.5) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
36.9 (2.7) |
45.3 (7.4) |
52.3 (11.3) |
51.1 (10.6) |
44.1 (6.7) |
32.9 (0.5) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
32.8 (0.4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.58 (14.84) |
0.58 (14.66) |
0.48 (12.12) |
0.32 (8.18) |
0.45 (11.36) |
0.36 (9.10) |
2.76 (70.20) |
3.22 (81.67) |
1.57 (39.87) |
0.96 (24.38) |
0.52 (13.16) |
0.63 (16.06) |
12.43 (315.6) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 15.3 (−9.3) |
16.2 (−8.8) |
17.4 (−8.1) |
17.6 (−8.0) |
21.9 (−5.6) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
44.6 (7.0) |
48.4 (9.1) |
40.6 (4.8) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
19.0 (−7.2) |
14.7 (−9.6) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
| Source: Prism Climate Group | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 397 | — | |
| 1920 | 635 | 59.9% | |
| 1930 | 562 | −11.5% | |
| 1950 | 637 | — | |
| 1960 | 873 | 37.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,279 | 46.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,791 | 118.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,025 | 44.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,033 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,885 | 21.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,395 | −10.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, Eagar had a population of 4,033 people living in 1,344 households. Most households (65.5%) were married couples. About 45.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 3 people. The average family had about 3.38 people.
The population of Eagar is diverse. In 2000, about 87.1% of residents were White. About 3.4% were Native American, and 14.0% were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The median age in Eagar was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33, and half were older. About 36.2% of the population was under 18 years old.
Arts and Culture
Eagar is home to the Round Valley Public Library. This library is part of the Apache County Library District. It offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Historic Places
Two important places in Eagar are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Colter Ranch: This ranch was once one of the biggest cattle operations in northeastern Arizona.
- Eagar Elementary School: The original school building burned down in 1930. A new one was built and served as a school for 53 years.
Education in Eagar
Students in Eagar attend schools within the Round Valley Unified School District.
The town has three main schools:
- Round Valley Elementary School
- Round Valley Middle School
- Round Valley High School
There is also a K–12 (kindergarten through 12th grade) charter school in Eagar called White Mountain Academy.
Notable People from Eagar
Several interesting people have connections to Eagar:
- Joseph Isaac (Ike) Clanton (1847–1887): A well-known figure from the Old West.
- Milton William Cooper: A writer known for his theories about UFOs and secret societies.
- Mark Gastineau: A former professional football player who attended Round Valley High School.
- Don Taylor Udall: A state legislator and judge.
- Jesse Addison Udall: A state legislator and a chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Eagar (Arizona) para niños
