Graham County, Administrative county in southeastern Arizona, United States
Graham County sits in southeastern Arizona and encompasses a landscape shaped by mountains, valleys, and flowing waterways. Safford serves as the main city, functioning as the administrative and economic center that guides regional activity.
The county was established in 1881 when Apache and Pima counties were divided during Arizona's territorial reorganization. This creation was part of the broader administrative restructuring that followed the region's settlement expansion.
Mount Graham, part of the Pinaleño Mountains within the county boundaries, holds astronomical research facilities and environmental preservation areas.
The county is crossed by multiple highways that help visitors navigate through mountain passes and valleys. Fall and spring offer the best visiting conditions, when temperatures stay moderate and the weather remains stable.
Agricultural production drives the local economy, with farmers cultivating cotton, alfalfa, and vegetables in the fertile soil of Graham County.
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