Price, Arizona facts for kids
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Price, Arizona
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 Price, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Price, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-57590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24571 |
Price is a small community located in Pinal County, Arizona, in the United States. It is known as a "populated place," which means it's a named area where people live. It is also an unincorporated area, meaning it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
About Price, Arizona
Price is a quiet place in the desert state of Arizona. It sits at an elevation of about 1,581 feet (482 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than sea level, which can affect the climate and landscape.
A Bit of History
Even though Price is a small community today, it once had its own post office. This post office operated for a short time, from 1909 until 1923.
The name "Price" comes from one of two people who had that last name. Both were connected to the area when it was named.
- William Price was a merchant from a nearby town called Florence. He sold important supplies to the people who were building the railroad in the area.
- B.S. Price worked for the contractors who were building that same railroad.
It's believed that the community was named after either William Price or B.S. Price, honoring their connection to the railroad construction or local business at the time.
