Safford, County seat in Eastern Arizona, United States.
Safford extends across 9.30 square miles of land at an elevation of 889 meters, positioned against the background of the Pinaleño Mountains.
Joshua Eaton Bailey, Hiram Kennedy, and Edward Tuttle established Safford in 1874 after relocating from Gila Bend due to flooding issues.
The Mount Graham International Observatory operates near Safford, conducting astronomical research in an environment with minimal light interference.
The city maintains strong transportation connections through its freight rail line and municipal airport, facilitating commerce and travel throughout Graham County.
The Monastery of St. Paisius, an Orthodox women's community under Russian Orthodox jurisdiction, operates at Mount Graham's base.
Location: Graham County
Inception: 1874
Elevation above the sea: 889 m
Website: http://www.cityofsafford.us
Part of: Eastern Arizona
Shares border with: Thatcher
Website: http://cityofsafford.us
GPS coordinates: 32.82306,-109.71444
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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