AZ
March 07, 2016
Here Are 10 Things They Don’t Teach You About Arizona In School
Here are some interesting bits of trivia about our state. See how many of these facts you knew about—and which ones surprised you.
Now more than 130 years old, this rose bush is the size of a massive tree and is still flourishing in its original desert home. The canopy covers approximately 8,000 square feet and its trunk is about 12 feet wide.
One is located in Florence dedicated to Charles D. Poston, another in Phoenix for former governor George W.P. Hunt, and one in Quartzsite for Hadji Ali, an Ottoman citizen who was affectionately known by Quartzsite locals as “Hi Jolly.”
The plan ultimately didn’t work out for the US Army, however, because many of the other other pack animals were spooked by the large creatures.
For example, there is an official monument at the state capitol in Phoenix, a city-sponsored one in Gilbert composed of a steel beam girder, a student-made sculpture in Tucson, and a remembrance garden version located in east Winslow.
Both of the Christmas-related towns are abandoned and Valentine had a population of 36 in 2000.
Every year the town decorates with twinkle lights, hosts parades, and other events to highlight the holiday.
The location in Sedona is the only to have the turquoise as opposed to golden arches; the McDonald’s in Benson has a huge raptor located on premises; and the old Sierra Vista location was the first in the nation to have a drive-through window.
What are some other lesser-known facts about Arizona that you know of?
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