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Welcome to the City of Winslow, Arizona, located 50 miles east of Flagstaff
and just 100 miles east of the Grand Canyon! Winslow is a favorite travel
destination because of its spectacular views of the Painted Desert and the
San Francisco Peaks. Historic Old Route 66 runs through the center of
Winslow, and it is bordered by the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Reservation.
Winslow also enjoys lots of sunshine, famous sunsets and starry nights.
Winslow is on
Interstate 40 on the western edge of Navajo County in the high plateau
country of north-eastern Arizona. The community lies in the Little Colorado
River Valley (the river skirts the city’s eastern edge) and is 58 miles east
of Flagstaff. Famed Route 66 was the major east-west route through Winslow
before I-40 replaced it. The first settler, in 1880, was reputed to have
been a hotel man who lived in and did business from a tent. Two years
later, in January 1882, a U.S. Post Office was established. The town was
named for Edward Winslow, a railroad company president. Winslow was
incorporated in 1900.
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WINSLOW FACTS
Population: 9,520 friendly people
Elevation: 5,000 feet
Rainfall: 7 inches annual
Recreation: Clear Creek Recreational Area, indoor and outdoor pools!
Airport: two 7,500' runways and industrial park
Winslow is ideally located on I-40 at the junction of State Highway 87 in
the high desert of Arizona’s northeastern plateau. The elevation is 4,850
feet. This peaceful town is centrally located on the western border of
Navajo County, in the Little Colorado River Valley, less than 200 miles
northeast of Phoenix.
Government
Winslow is governed by a mayor, six council members, and a city
administrator and is served by the sheriff's department and the local
police department. The fire department has both full-time and part-time
personal.
Utilities
Electricity APS 289-2464
Natural Gas Citizens Utility 289-3386
Telephone U.S. West Communications 490-2355
Water & Sewer Municipal 289-5533
Population
1980
1990
1997
1998
Winslow 7,971
8,190
10,215
11,215
Navajo County 67,629
77,658
89,225
92,500
Arizona 2,719,546
3,665,228
4,600,275
4,764,025
Mileage from Winslow by Car
Petrified Forest & Painted Desert 50
Flagstaff, AZ 58
Gallup, NM 130
Albuquerque, NM 265
Grand Canyon 140
Phoenix, AZ 180
Tucson, AZ 270
Kingman, AZ 200
Las Vegas, NV 300
Los Angeles, CA 550
Weather
Daily
High
Daily
Low
Precipitation
(inches)
January 45.6
19.6
.42
February 53.3
24.8
.38
March 60.2
29.4
.44
April 70.1
37.3
.36
May 79.9
45.5
.28
June 89.8
53.7
.28
July 93.6
62.9
1.18
August 90.6
61.5
1.50
September 85.4
53.5
.85
October 73.2
41.3
.69
November 58.2
28.2
.36
December 46.7
20.9
.59
Links (more links)
County Government
Navajo County
Official website of Navajo County. Navajo County was formed on March 21,
1895, as the final act of the Territorial Assembly before it adjourned at
midnight. Navajo County's principal industries are tourism, coal mining,
manufacturing, timber production and ranching.
Education
Northland Pioneer College Home
NPC is a regionally-accredited, publicly-supported, comprehensive
community college serving Navajo County, Arizona. The College offers over
4,000 courses college-wide during fall or spring semester and
approximately 1,000 courses during summer sessions, as well as Internet
courses throughout the year.
Hotels
La Posada Hotel
There is nothing quite like La Posada. La Posada was closed to the public
for forty years. The hotel is now open.Rooms are limited so please call
928-289-4366 for availability.
News Media
Arizona Newsroom/Web Newsroom
"Daily Web News for the Daily Web Surfer" Web-based Internet,
Entertainment and Technology information and news.
Winslow Mail Newspaper
Official web site of the Winslow Mail. Hometown newspaper for Winslow,
Arizona.
Local Government
The City of Winslow, Arizona
Official website of the City of Winslow, Arizona, Navajo County; great
place to live.
You can easily spend several days exploring this charming railroad town.
Winslow offers everything from antique car shows to rodeos, Native
American culture to cowboy culture, rock climbing, rock art or rock music
- Winslow has it all!
The "Standin’ on a Corner" Park
Mural by John Pugh
Photo by Jeb Earl
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Photo by Bud Carberry
La Posada Hotel
Photo by Bud Carberry
Brigham City
Photo by Lee Earl
Clear Creek Canyon
Photo by Bud Carberry
McHood Park
Photo by Bud Carberry
Homolovi Ruins State Park
Photo By Bud Carberry
Little Painted Desert
Photo by Bud Carberry
Located in downtown Winslow is "The Corner", made famous by the song "Take
It Easy". Written by Glenn Frey and Jackson Browne, "Take It Easy" became
The Eagles first hit single in the 70's, and put Winslow on the map. The
verse "Standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona," draws visitors from far
and wide to stand on the famous corner. The "Standin' on a Corner" Park is
located in historic downtown Winslow and features a life size bronze
statue and a two story mural depicting the story behind the famous song.
Be sure to read the inscribed bricks that pave the park! Don't miss the
park's Annual Celebration which takes place in October of 2002 this year
(see Calendar of Events).
Route 66 buffs enjoy Winslow’s historic downtown district, located right
on the Mother Road, where shops offer Route 66 and railroad memorabilia.
As one of the major hubs of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad,
train enthusiasts can watch the engines roar into town on the patio behind
the newly restored La Posada Hotel. This magnificent property, designed by
Mary Colter, the famed Grand Canyon architect, is the last of the great
Harvey Houses of the 1930s. Enjoy strolling the gardens of the La Posada
Hotel, while viewing this outstanding example of southwestern
architecture.
Another location that will interest history fans is the Old Trails
Historical Museum. Winslow's Old Trails Museum opened in 1985 in an old
bank building located in the heart of the downtown business district. The
building, constructed in 1920, still contains its original tile floor,
marble counters, and a vault, adding to the historic ambiance of the
museum.
The museum, sometimes referred to as "Winslow's attic", houses many
exhibits, centered around Route 66, Anasazi artifacts, Fred Harvey and La
Posada, Santa Fe Railroad, vintage clothing, ranch life and an outstanding
collection of antique bottles. Hours: April through October open Tuesday
through Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. November through March open
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Call (928) 289-5861
for more information.
Next, visit Brigham City, the restoration sight of a fort built by Mormon
pioneers in 1876. Brigham City is just off I-40, Exit 253, west on North
Road to La Prade Lane, where you can see the location of this Mormon
settlement. While this is a "restoration-in-progress", the parts of
remaining buildings and the story behind the fort make for a memorable
visit.
For more information contact Ruby McHood at:
(928)289-5901.
Winslow also offers a wide range of outdoor activities at nearby Clear
Creek, which include canoeing, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Folks who
bring their canoes with them can take the creek all the way to Clear Creek
Canyon, a deep rock canyon which is a magnificent, secluded sight - a real
treat, which few people get to see! McHood Park, located along the waters
of Clear Creek, is the perfect spot for camping and picnicking at the
park’s ramadas. Grills and restrooms are available, but there are no
electric or water hookups at this time, so camping is free of charge.
Plans are in place for adding hookups and an on-site ranger around late
summer/early fall of 1999. McHood Park is located 10 minutes (five miles)
outside of downtown Winslow. From Winslow, take Rt. 87 South to Highway 99
and turn left. Call the City of Winslow Parks Dept. at (928) 289-1300 for
more information.
While in Winslow, you will want to take Rt. 87 north to visit Homolovi
Ruins State Park and the Little Painted Desert County Park. The view of
the Little Painted Desert from the park is particularly beautiful at
sunset, and is a wonderful time to enjoy a picnic dinner. Homolovi Ruins
State Park, in addition to their ancient Hopi ruins and excellent
visitor’s center, also offers some fine camping and picnicking facilities.
The park is located approximately 3 miles northeast of Winslow. Take I-40
to exit 257, go 1.3 miles north on Highway 87. The facilities include 52
campsites, rest rooms, showers, picnic tables and grills. Several hiking
trails wind through pueblo ruins and petroglyphs. Visitor Center hours are
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. After 5:00 they have a self-pay station. For more
information, call (928) 289-4106.
While in town, stop by the Winslow Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
where you'll find an extensive selection of maps, brochures and souvenirs,
as well as clean restrooms and a friendly, informative staff to answer
your questions. The center is located at 300 West North Road, exit 253 off
I-40
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Winslow
Winslow, which became a division point for the Santa Fe Railway, lies along
Interstate 40 on the western border of Navajo County in the high plateau
country of northeastern Arizona.
The community, at an elevation of 4,850 feet, lies in the Little Colorado
River Valley (the river skirts the city's eastern edge) and is 58 miles east
of Flagstaff. Famed Route 66 was the major east-west route through Winslow
before I-40 replaced it.
The first settler, in 1880, was reputed to have been a hotel man who lived
in and did business from a tent. Two years later, in January 1882, a U.S.
Post Office was established. Incorporated in 1900, the town was said to have
been named for Edward Winslow, a railroad company president.
The Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, 30 miles south of the city, offers
camping, hunting, fishing and water sports. Meteor Crater, Sunset Crater,
and Canyon de Chelly National Monuments are all within a two-hour drive of
Winslow. The Petrified Forest National Park is just 60 miles east of Winslow
adjacent to the famed Painted Desert.
North of Winslow on the vast Navajo Reservation are many prehistoric ruins
and cliff dwellings, and on the Hopi Reservation are ancient pueblo
villages. Five miles northeast of Winslow is Homolovi Ruins State Park, a
prehistoric archaeological site consisting of ruins left by the Anasazi, who
are believed to be the ancestors of the Hopi People.
The Little Painted Desert, located 18 miles north of Winslow, offers a
beautiful rim drive easily accessible from the city. Five miles southeast of
Winslow is Clear Creek Reservoir, where fishing, boating, water sports,
picnicking and swimming are enjoyed.
La Posada is the last Fred Harvey Hotel surviving in the West. Restored to
its former elegance, it is located in downtown Winslow. It was the hub of
transcontinental rail and air traffic in the 1930's and 1940's. The Old
trails Museum is a fine collection of memorabilia documenting the history of
Winslow and northern Arizona. It is also located in downtown Winslow.
For further information, contact:
Winslow Chamber of Commerce
300 W. North Road
P.O. Box 460
Winslow, AZ 86047
phone: (520) 289-2434
City of Winslow
21 Williamson Avenue
Winslow, AZ 86047
phone: (520) 289-2422
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Standin' on the Corner in
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Mention the name "Winslow, Arizona" and it's sure to trigger the question
"Are you from Standin' - On - A - Corner - In - Winslow, Arizona?"
The lyrics from the song "Take It Easy", written by Jackson Browne and Glenn
Frey, were made famous by "The Eagles". It's a song almost everyone knows,
hums and sings. It has put Winslow on the map - and at just the right time!
Now you can stand on the corner in historic downtown Winslow, like thousands
of people do every year, and have your picture taken at the Standin' on the
Corner Park. The park features the artwork of muralist John Pugh and
sculptor Ron Adamson.
Winslow, Arizona is located on Interstate 40, between Flagstaff and the New
Mexico border.
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