About Quartzsite, Arizona
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| Abandoned Mine Near Quartzsite, Arizona |
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Quartzsite was established in 1867 on the site of old Fort Tyson, a privately built structure constructed in 1856 by Charles Tyson for protection against Indian raids. Named Quartzsite because quartz was occasionally found in the area, the name evolved to Quartzsite through an error in spelling. Quartzsite annexation includes 130 square miles.
Basic information
| Founded: 1867 | Distance to Major Cities | |
| Incorporated: 1989 |
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| Elevation: 870 |
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| Located in LaPaz County |
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| Nearby Highways: Highway I-10; US 95 |
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SCENIC ATTRACTIONS
A rock hunter's paradise surrounds Quartzsite with agates, limonite cubes, gold, and quartz being just a few. In town, the Hi Jolly Monument honors the Greek & Syrian camel driver, Hadji Ali, who took part in an unsuccessful 1850's U.S. War Department attempt to use camels as beasts of burden in the desert. To the south rise the Kofa Mountains. Historic and scenic areas include the Spanish Wall, Crystal Hill, Tyson Tanks, and Tyson Wells Museum. South in the Kofa Mountains is Palm Cnyon, a tight gorge and home of Arizona's only native palms, reached by a steep but rewarding climb. Farther south is Castle Dome Peak. There are many points of interest including historical sites, day trips and many off road ATV trails.
Community Facilities
Quartzsite offers a broad range of community facilities including an 80-acre town park with water-feature and skateboard park, ball field, volleyball and basketball, playgrounds, horse-shoe pits, and remote control flying site; Celia's Rainbow Gardens, a senior citizens' hall, recreation centers, a public library and museum, one 27-hole par 3 desert golf course.
Government and Medical Services
Quartzsite includes fully-staffed local Fire and Police Departments. The town has three medical centers with year-round ambulance services, pharmacy and medevac heliport.
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