National Register of Historic Places listings in Graham County, Arizona facts for kids

Location of Graham County in Arizona

Welcome to Graham County, Arizona! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a national list of important buildings, sites, and objects that tell us about America's past. These places are protected so future generations can learn from them.

In Graham County, there are 34 places on this list. Two of them are even more special and are called National Historic Landmarks. These landmarks are super important because they represent big events or ideas in American history. Let's explore some of these cool historic spots!

Historic Buildings in Safford

Many of Graham County's historic buildings are in the city of Safford. These buildings show us what life was like long ago.

Old Banks and Homes

• Arizona Bank and Trust: This old bank building at 429 Main Street in Safford was added to the list in 1988. It's a reminder of how businesses used to look.
• Richard Bingham House: Located at 1208 9th Avenue, this house was also listed in 1988. It's an example of homes from that time.

The historic Richard Bingham House in Safford.

• Paul Brooks House: You can find this historic home at 1033 5th Avenue in Safford. It joined the list in 1988.
• T. D. Cross House: This house at 908 1st Avenue in Safford was listed in 1988. It shows us the style of homes built back then.
• William Charles Davis House: At 301 11th Street, this Safford house became historic in 1988.
• Joe Horowitz House: This home at 118 Main Street in Safford was added to the list in 1988.
• House at 611 Third Avenue: This Safford house, listed in 1988, is at 611 3rd Avenue.
• Mathew O'Brien House: Located at 615 1st Avenue in Safford, this house was listed in 1988.
• George A. Olney House: This Safford home at 1104 Central was added to the list in 1988.
• Alonzo Hamilton Packer House: You can find this house at 1203 Central in Safford. It was listed in 1988.
• David Ridgeway House: This Safford house at 928 Central was added in 1988.
• Hugh Talley House: At 1114 3rd Avenue in Safford, this house was listed in 1988.
• William Talley House: This Safford home at 219 11th Street was added in 1988.
• James R. Welker House: Located at 1127 Central in Safford, this house was listed in 1988.
• David Wickersham House: This Safford house at 1101 5th Avenue was added in 1988.
• Dan Williams House: You can find this home at 603 Relation in Safford. It was listed in 1988.
• J. Mark Wilson House: This Safford house at 712 Relation was added in 1988.

Important Public Buildings

• Graham County Courthouse: This important building at 800 Main Street in Safford was listed in 1982. It's where many county decisions were made.

The Graham County Courthouse in Safford.

• Oddfellows Home: This building at 808 8th Avenue in Safford was listed in 1988. It was likely a meeting place for a community group.
• Safford High School: The old Safford High School building at 520 11th Street was listed in 1988. It was built in 1915 and was an important place for education. Even though it's gone now, it's still remembered for its history.

The old Safford High School building.

• Southern Pacific Railroad Depot: This old train station at 808 Central in Safford was listed in 1988. Train depots were once busy hubs for travel and trade.

The Southern Pacific Railroad Depot in Safford.

• Woman's Club: Located at 215 Main Street in Safford, this building was listed in 1988. Women's clubs played a big role in community life and social change.

The historic Woman's Club building in Safford.

Historic Sites Beyond Safford

Graham County has other historic places outside of Safford that tell interesting stories.

Bonita Store

• The Bonita Store is about a mile northwest of the junction of State Route 266 and Arizona Industrial School Road in Bonita. It was listed in 1998. Old stores like this were once vital gathering spots for communities.

The historic Bonita Store.

Forest Service Sites

• Columbine Work Station: This station is southwest of Safford in the Coronado National Forest. It was listed in 1993. These stations helped manage our national forests.

The residence at Columbine Work Station.

• Heliograph Lookout Complex: Found in the Coronado National Forest near Old Columbine, this complex was listed in 1988. Heliographs were devices used to send messages using flashes of sunlight!
• Webb Peak Lookout Tower: This tower, off State Route 366 near Old Columbine, was listed in 1988. Fire lookout towers are important for spotting wildfires.
• West Peak Lookout Tower: Also in the Coronado National Forest near Bonita, this tower was listed in 1988.

Important Historical Landmarks

• Power's Cabin: This cabin, northwest of Willcox in the Coronado National Forest, was listed in 1975. It's famous for the 1918 Power's Cabin Shootout, a historic event.

Power's Cabin in the Coronado National Forest.

• Sierra Bonita Ranch: Southwest of Bonita, this ranch is a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1966. It's a very important site for understanding the history of ranching in the American West. It even extends into Cochise County.

The historic Sierra Bonita Ranch.

Ancient Sites

• Kearny Campsite and Trail: Northeast of Safford, this site was listed in 1974. It marks a historic trail and campsite, likely used by early explorers or travelers.

The Gila River near the Kearny Campsite.

• Marijilda Canyon Prehistoric Archeological District: This area near Safford was listed in 1988. Archeological districts are places where scientists find clues about ancient people who lived there.
• Oak Draw Archeological District: Another important archeological site near Safford, listed in 1992.
• Point of Pines Sites: Near Morenci, this is a National Historic Landmark, listed in 1966. It's a very significant archeological area that helps us learn about early cultures in Arizona.

An image related to the Point of Pines Sites.

These historic places in Graham County help us connect with the past and understand the rich history of Arizona!