When Gila County moved its offices into the then new county courthouse in March, 1907, the county jail was housed in the rear of the ground floor. Shortly thereafter, it was apparent that the jail within the courthouse was insufficient to meet the needs of the county. On January 5, 1909
Globe, AZ Pioneer HistoryBesh-Ba-Gowah is an ancient ruin unlike the others. Here you are encouraged to walk within the rooms of this 700 year old pueblo, climb ladders into the upper stories, and see the utensils, pottery and furbishings that were a part of life in pre-Columbian times.
Globe, AZ ArchaeologyThe old Gila County Courthouse is now home to the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. This building was actually the second county courthouse built on this site. The original courthouse, completed in September 1888, was evidently inadequate to begin with. By March, 1907
Globe, AZ Historic CourthousesThe Holy Angels Catholic Church is a Romanesque Revival Church with Mission Revival influences, with remarkable stained glass windows. Constructed between 1916 and 1918
Globe, AZ Historic ChurchesGila County Historical Museum was once used as a rescue station for the old Dominion Mine from 1914 until the 1960s. The museum houses many collections and Indian artifacts dating back to 1125
Globe, AZ MuseumsState Route 666 from Morenci to Springerville is known as the Coronado Trail. This is reported to be the trail taken by Franc...
This 1915 home with original wood siding is typical of the craftsman era. As the home changed hands over time, the house was...
While in Winslow, you will want to take Rt. 87 north to visit Homolovi Ruins State Park and the Little Painted Desert County ...
There are four recreational vehicle (RV) and motorhome-friendly campgrounds scattered along the lake\'s shore. The Forest Ser...