Sentinel, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sentinel, Arizona
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Ruins of the 1895 Sentinel Train Depot
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 Sentinel, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Sentinel, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (MST) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-65630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 11083 |
Sentinel is a small, quiet place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It's what we call an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. Sentinel sits about 692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
Sentinel's Past: A Look Back
Sentinel might be a quiet place now, but it has an interesting history. It was once an important stop, especially during World War II.
The Train Station's Role
The train station in Sentinel played a big part in supporting the U.S. Army during World War II. It helped supply two important training camps nearby: Camp Horn and Camp Hyder. Soldiers and supplies would have passed through Sentinel on their way to these camps. This made Sentinel a busy and vital spot during the war.
Exploring Sentinel's Old Buildings
Today, you can find the remains of buildings from the late 1800s in Sentinel. These ruins tell stories of what life was like long ago.
- Ruins in Sentinel, Arizona
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This is what the 1890 Ranch house looked like from the outside.
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A peek inside the old Ranch house.
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The basement of the Ranch house, showing its foundations.
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The remains of the Sentinel Train Depot, built in 1895.
