After Arizona became a separate territory, Yuma became the county seat for Yuma County in 1871, replacing La Paz, the first seat. The Southern Pacific Railroad bridged the river in 1877, …

Standing on the banks of the Colorado River in Yuma today, it is hard to imagine the river in its original, untamed state. Yet, in the days before dams were constructed up and down its length, …

History of Yuma The waters of the Colorado River shaped the geography and history of the entire Southwest. Prior to being tamed with dams and siphons, the full volume of water that now …

The story of water and its impact on the people and land is the key to understanding the history of Yuma. Sitting at the narrows of the Lower Colorado River, Yuma was known as “The Gateway …

perity of Yuma has been influenced by the great irrigation especially after twentieth century. In this narrative of the history of Yuma, it has been the purpose of the writer to describe the pre …

Originally called Colorado City when it was founded in 1854, the town name changed to Arizona in 1858 and fell within the New Mexico Territory at the time. In 1866, the name was changed …

Jul 8, 2024 · The Colorado River crossing at Yuma, Arizona, has a rich history, accented in recent years by irrigation works that have transformed the region into an agricultural oasis. But in the …

Explore the rich cultural heritage of our exhibits and collections at Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens. Learn all about the museum, upcoming events, and venue rental at our historic …

Founded in 1854 as Colorado City, it was renamed Arizona City (1862) and Yuma (1873), probably from the Spanish word humo, meaning “smoke,” because of the local Quechan …

This is a list of historic properties in Yuma, Arizona, which includes a photographic gallery of some of the remaining historic structures and monuments. Yuma is the county seat [1] of Yuma …