Kachina Village, Arizona - Kachina Village, Arizona Kachina Village is a town located in Coconino County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,664. Geography \nKachina Village is located at 35°5'49" North, 111°41'34" West (35.097016, -111.692648)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,664 people, 1,021 households, and 658 families residing in the town. The population density is 857.1/km² (2,228.3/mi²). There are 1,376 housing units at an average density of 442.7/km² (1,151.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 88.96% White, 0.34% Black or African American, 4.28% Native.
Coconino County, Arizona - Coconino County, Arizona \nCoconino County is located in the north central part of the U.S. State of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 116,320. The county seat is Flagstaff. Coconino County contains parts of the Navajo Indian Reservation, the Hopi Indian Reservation and Grand Canyon National Park. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 48,332 km² (18,661 mi²). 48,219 km² (18,617 mi²) of it is land and 113 km² (44 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.23% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 116,320 people, 40,448 households, and 26,938 families residing in the county. The population density is 2/km² (6/mi²). There.
Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona - Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona Kykotsmovi Village is a town located in Navajo County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 776. Geography \nKykotsmovi Village is located at 35°52'15" North, 110°37'6" West (35.870755, -110.618340)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 43.6 km² (16.8 mi²). 43.6 km² (16.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 776 people, 253 households, and 184 families residing in the town. The population density is 17.8/km² (46.1/mi²). There are 302 housing units at an average density of 6.9/km² (17.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 3.87% White, 0.90% Black or African American, 93.43% Native American,.
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona - Grand Canyon Village, Arizona Grand Canyon Village is a town located in Coconino County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,460. Geography \nGrand Canyon Village is located at 36°3'12" North, 112°8'22" West (36.053284, -112.139551)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.8 km² (13.4 mi²). 34.8 km² (13.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,460 people, 651 households, and 345 families residing in the town. The population density is 41.9/km² (108.6/mi²). There are 791 housing units at an average density of 22.7/km² (58.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 73.70% White, 1.58% Black or African American, 18.84%.
Ak-Chin Village, Arizona - Ak-Chin Village, Arizona Ak-Chin Village is a town located in Pinal County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 669. Geography \nAk-Chin Village is located at 33°1'48" North, 112°3'44" West (33.029871, -112.062105)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 27.2 km² (10.5 mi²). 27.2 km² (10.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 669 people, 197 households, and 157 families residing in the town. The population density is 24.6/km² (63.8/mi²). There are 212 housing units at an average density of 7.8/km² (20.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 4.04% White, 0.30% Black or African American, 91.63% Native American, 0.00%.
Arizona Village, Arizona - Arizona Village, Arizona Arizona Village is a town located in Mohave County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 351. Geography \nArizona Village is located at 34°51'13" North, 114°35'3" West (34.853606, -114.584038)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 351 people, 83 households, and 77 families residing in the town. The population density is 130.3/km² (337.1/mi²). There are 93 housing units at an average density of 34.5/km² (89.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 7.41% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 89.46% Native.
Cottonwood-Verde Village, Arizona - Cottonwood-Verde Village, Arizona Cottonwood-Verde Village is a town located in Yavapai County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 10,610. Geography \nCottonwood-Verde Village is located at 34°42'30" North, 111°59'33" West (34.708402, -111.992498)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 22.7 km² (8.8 mi²). 22.7 km² (8.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,610 people, 4,071 households, and 2,988 families residing in the town. The population density is 467.1/km² (1,210.5/mi²). There are 4,290 housing units at an average density of 188.9/km² (489.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.07% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.46%.
Flagstaff, Arizona - Flagstaff, Arizona Flagstaff is a city located in Coconino County in northern Arizona, in the west of the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 52,894. It is the county seat, an important railroad town and home to Lowell Observatory and Northern Arizona University. The city is the county seat of Coconino County6. Flagstaff lies near the southwestern edge of the Colorado Plateau and along the western side of the largest stand of ponderosa pine in the United States at an elevation around 7,000 feet. Humphreys Peak, an ancient volcano and the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet, is immediately north of Flagstaff in the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area of the San Francisco Mountain range. Old "Route 66" (now.
Sedona, Arizona - Sedona, Arizona Sedona is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai Counties in the Verde Valley of northern Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,192. Founded in 1902, it has become a gathering place for New Age adepts, who believe some of the rockss and pre-Columbian archaeological remains (such as rock dwellings) of the region have a mystical power. One of Sedona's main attractions is its stunning array of red limestone formations, the Red Rocks of Sedona. The Red Rocks form a breathtaking backdrop for everything from New Age spiritual pursuits to the city's renowned Jazz on the Rocks festival. Politically, Uptown Sedona (the part in Coconino County} and West Sedona (the Yavapai County.
Pinal County, Arizona - Pinal County, Arizona \nPinal County is located in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 179,727. The county seat is Florence. Pinal County contains parts of the Papago Indian Reservation and the Gila River Indian Reservation. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 13,919 km² (5,374 mi²). 13,907 km² (5,370 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.08% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 179,727 people, 61,364 households, and 45,225 families residing in the county. The population density is 13/km² (34/mi²). There are 81,154 housing units.
Navajo County, Arizona - Navajo County, Arizona \nNavajo County is located in the norhteastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 97,470. The county seat is Holbrook. Navajo County contains parts of the Hopi Indian Reservation, the Navajo Indian Reservation and Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 25,795 km² (9,959 mi²). 25,779 km² (9,953 mi²) of it is land and 16 km² (6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.06% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 97,470 people, 30,043 households, and 23,073 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (10/mi²). There are.
Mohave County, Arizona - Mohave County, Arizona \nMohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 155,032. The county seat is Kingman. Mohave County contains part of Grand Canyon National Park. there are also several Indian reservations. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 34,886 km² (13,470 mi²). 34,477 km² (13,312 mi²) of it is land and 409 km² (158 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.17% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 155,032 people, 62,809 households, and 43,401 families residing in the county. The population density is 4/km² (12/mi²). There are 80,062 housing units.
Yavapai County, Arizona - Yavapai County, Arizona Yavapai County is located in the center of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of 2000 its population was 167,517. The county seat is Prescott. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Cities and towns 4 Attractions Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 21,051 km² (8,128 mi²). 21,039 km² (8,123 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.06% water. Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 167,517 people, 70,171 households, and 46,733 families residing in the county. The population density is 8/km² (21/mi²). There are 81,730 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is.
Kachina - Kachina In Hopi religious practice, Kachina refers to three related things. the spirits that live in the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff, Arizona. There are about 300 of them, each representing something different. the men of the tribe dressed and masked to represent the Kachinas in a traditional ceremony.Even though there are male and female Kachinas, only men can represent them. a masked doll which represents a kachina spirit. They are presented to the women and children of the tribe. The most important Kachinas are called wuya. Wuya: Ahöla Ahöla Mana Aholi Ahul Ahulani Akush Alosaka Angwushahai-i Angwusnasomtaka Chaveyo Chakwaina Chiwap Cimon Mana Danik?china Eototo Hahai-i Wuhti He-e-e Hú Huruing Wuhti Kalavi Kaletaka Ketowa Bisena Köchaf Kököle Kokosori Kokyang Wuhti Kwasai Taka Lemowa Masau?u Mastop Maswik.
Knott's Berry Farm - Snoopy theme park in Minnesota's Mall of America. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Theme Park Attractions 2.1 Ghost Town 2.2 Fiesta Village 2.3 The Boardwalk 2.4 Camp Snoopy 2.5 Wild Water Wilderness 2.6 Indian Trails 3 Park Annual Events History In the 1920s, Walter Knott and his family sold berries from a roadside stand. In the 1930s Walter Knott cultivated the world's first boysenberry, a combination of the red raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry. In 1934, Knott's wife Cordelia (b.? - d. 1974) began serving fried chicken dinners, and within a few years, lines outside the restaurant were often several hours long. To entertain the waiting crowds, Walter built a Ghost Town in 1940, using buildings relocated from real old west towns such as the Calico, California ghost town and.
U.S. Highway 180 - Oaks, Texas (west of Fort Worth, near Weatherford) at an intersection with Interstate 20. Its western terminus is unclear; though signage at an intersection 40 miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona indicates that the route ends at Arizona State Highway 64, many maps continue the US 180 designation to the south rim of the Grand Canyon (at Grand Canyon Village, Arizona). States Traversed The highway passes through the following states: Texas New Mexico Arizona Related US Routes U.S. Highway 80 U.S. Highway 280 U.S. Highway 380 Sources Endpoints of US highways (used with permission).
1886 - Dr. John Styth Pemberton invents a carbonated beverage that would be named "Coca-Cola." May 29 - Chemist John Pemberton begins to advertise Coca-Cola (ad in the Atlanta Journal). September 4 - Indian Wars: After almost 30 years of fighting, Apache leader Geronimo surrenders with his last band of warriors to General Nelson Miles at Skeleton Canyon in Arizona. October 28 - In New York Harbor, US President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty. November 25 - Indian Wars: In retaliation for the dramatic American defeat at the Battle of Littlebighorn, United States Army troops under General Ranald Mackenzie sack Chief Dull Knife's sleeping Cheyenne village at the headwaters of the Powder River (the soldiers destroyed all of the villager's winter food and clothing and then slashed their ponies' throats). November.
The Andromeda Strain - to rubber gaskets. The book was used as the basis for a movie of the same name. Warning: Spoilers follow Initially, it has infected an US government satellite, which crashes near a village in Arizona, the disease killing all inhabitants but two. An elite scientist team takes the disease into a secret government laboratory in Nevada, known as the Wildfire Complex ('Wildfire'), deep underground to study it. When the disease is about to escape, an automatic mechanism is engaged which will detonate a nuclear weapon in the complex in an attempt to eradicate all traces of the disease before it reaches the surface. Unfortunately, it turns out that the alien disease would thrive on such a large energy source as that of a nuclear weapon..
Cherokee mythology - southeastern United States. Recent archeological discoveries by archaeologist/ethnologist Dr. Tim Jones of the University of Arizona place the Cherokee on the Ozark Plateau immediately after their invasion from South America, from whence they moved to occupy large parts of the southeastern and eastern United States from what is now southern Pennsylvania south to what is now Florida. The Cherokee venerated the horned serpent Sint Holo, who appeared to extremely intelligent and resourceful male youths, as well as Tsul 'Kalu, a god of the hunt and Oonawieh Unggi ("the oldest wind"), a wind god. The Ani Yuntikwalaski were people of thunder and lightning; they caused fires in trees (usually hollow sycamore). Asgaya Gigagei was a thunderstorm spirit, also called Asagaya Gigaei. Kana'ti and Selu There was a couple named Kana'ti ("lucky hunter").
Chicxulub Crater - the scientific community, dinosaurs extinction in the K-T boundary could have been caused by the impact of a meteorite. The main evidence is a widespread, thin layer of iridium present in this geological boundary across the world. Iridium is a rare metal on Earth, but abundant in meteorites. It is thought that this impact event may have been partially or wholly responsible for the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction event. Discovery In early 1990, Alan K. Hildebrand, a graduate student at the University of Arizona, visited a small mountain village named Beloc in Haiti. He was investigating certain K-T deposits that include thick, jumbled deposits of coarse rock fragments, which were apparently scoured up from one location and deposited elsewhere by kilometers-high "tsunamis", giant sea waves, that most likely resulted from an Earth impact..
