Hibbard, Arizona facts for kids
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Hibbard, Arizona
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 Hibbard, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Hibbard, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Navajo |
| Elevation | 4,951 ft (1,509 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-32580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24458 |
Hibbard is a small, quiet place in Navajo County, Arizona. It's known as a populated place, which means it's a community without its own local government. Think of it as a neighborhood that's part of a larger county.
Location and Name
Hibbard is located about eight miles west of a place called Canyon Diablo. It sits right along the main railway line of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. This railway was very important for travel and trade in the past.
How Hibbard Got Its Name
This populated place was named after a person named I.L. Hibbard. He was a very important person for the railway. He served as the general superintendent, which means he was in charge of how the railway operated.
Elevation of Hibbard
Hibbard is quite high up! It has an estimated elevation of 4,951 feet (1,509 m) above sea level. This means it's nearly a mile above the ocean's surface.
