Eagar, Arizona

Apache County

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Eagar is a town in Apache County in the U.S. state of Arizona.

History

Eagar was founded in 1888. Since 1948, Eagar is an independent municipality.

Geography

Eagars geographical coordinates are 34 ° 6 ' N, 109 ° 18' W34.106666666667 - 109.29277777778, at the foot of the White Mountains. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of ​​29.4 km ², which are attributable solely to land. Several lakes are in the area, including Big Lake, Crescent Lake, Nelson Reservoir, Lyman Lake, Sunrise Lake and Luna Lake.

By Eagar run the U.S. Highways 60, 180 and 191 as well as the Arizona State Route 260

Train

The following schools are found in Eagar:

Landmarks, tourism

The Apache - Sitgreaves National Forest is also nearby, such as the ruins of Casa Malpais and the Sunrise Ski Resort. In the area's many outdoor activities on offer, such as fishing, horseback riding, etc.

Events

In addition to various smaller events following events are the largest in the city.

  • July 4 national holiday - Like everywhere else in America is a big party.
  • Eagar Daze - Every first Friday / Saturday of August is performed a large agricultural and forestry exhibition. On this, among other competitions are held in chainsaws.
  • ATV Outlaw Trail Jamboree

Industry

In the area Forestry and Agricultural products processing plant, next to a variety of service businesses are located.

Religion

In Eagar there are three different churches from two different denominations. Among the belonging to a denomination churches the Baptist church is best represented with two churches. ( As of 2004).

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