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Greenwood, Arizona
Greenwood, Arizona is located in Arizona
Greenwood, Arizona
Greenwood, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Greenwood, Arizona is located in the United States
Greenwood, Arizona
Greenwood, Arizona
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Arizona
County Mohave
Elevation
1,499 ft (457 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s) 928
FIPS code 04-29830
GNIS feature ID 24438

Greenwood is a unique spot located in Mohave County, Arizona, in the United States. It's known as a populated place, but it's also considered a ghost town. This means it once had people living there, but now it's mostly empty.

What is Greenwood?

Greenwood is an unincorporated area. This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's managed by the larger Mohave County. Many small towns and communities in the United States are unincorporated.

A Look at Its Past

Greenwood is listed as a ghost town. Ghost towns are places that were once busy and full of life, but for various reasons, most people moved away. Often, this happened when a local industry, like a mine, closed down. When the jobs disappeared, so did the people. These towns are now quiet, with old buildings and memories of the past.

Where is Greenwood Located?

Greenwood is found in the western part of Arizona. It sits at an elevation of about 1,499 feet (457 m) above sea level. This makes it quite high up, offering different views and climates than lower areas. Its exact coordinates are 34°30′28″N 113°35′41″W / 34.50778°N 113.59472°W / 34.50778; -113.59472.

Exploring Ghost Towns

Visiting a ghost town like Greenwood can be like stepping back in time. You might see old buildings, forgotten streets, and imagine what life was like there many years ago. It's a way to learn about history and how communities change over time.

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