The town of Winslow (pop. 8,190) was founded in 1882 as a railroad terminal, and named after the president of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad. It is located 58mi/93km east of Flagstaff.
Brigham City is a Mormon settlement on the edge of Winslow, founded in 1877 by 20 families. It was abandoned shortly after due to irrigation difficulties. Brigham City is being restored with parts of remaining buildings available to visit and the story of the settlement presented.
Homolovi Ruins State Park near Winslow has four pueblos dating from around the 13th or 14th centuries. The site was occupied by the Hopi Indians from A.D. 1200 and 1425. Picnicking, hiking trails and camping are available to visitors.
Address: Homolovi Ruins State Park, HC 63, Box 5, State Route 87, Winslow, AZ 86047-9803, United States
Phone: 1 (928) 289-4106, Fax: 1 (928) 289-2021
Hours:
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
McHood Park is on the banks of the Clear Creek Reservoir near Winslow, with camping and picnicking facilities. Clear Creek was once an important water source for Winslow.
The Old Trail Museum in Winslow has exhibits on local culture and natural history. The museum is housed in the First National Bank Building which as built in 1921. The original mosaic tile floor, marble counter tops and steel vault are still on display.
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