Greenlee County, Arizona

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Greenlee County
1901 Clifton railroad station, now used by the Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations
1901 Clifton railroad station, now used by the Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations
Map of Arizona highlighting Greenlee County
Location within the U.S. state of Arizona
Map of the United States highlighting Arizona
Arizona's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°06′06″N 109°16′07″W / 33.1017°N 109.2686°W / 33.1017; -109.2686
Country United States
State Arizona
FoundedMarch 10, 1909
Named forMason Greenlee
SeatClifton
Largest townClifton
Area
 • Total1,848 sq mi (4,790 km2)
 • Land1,843 sq mi (4,770 km2)
 • Water5.3 sq mi (14 km2)  0.3%
Population
 • Total9,563
 • Density5.2/sq mi (2.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
Websitewww.co.greenlee.az.us
Azurite from the Morenci Mine.

Greenlee County is a county found in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2020 census its population was 9,563,[1] making it the least populous county in Arizona. The county seat is Clifton.

History[change | change source]

The county was founded in 1909. The land was taken from nearby Graham County. It was named for Mason Greenlee. He was an early settler in the area. It was Arizona's 14th conty.

Other websites[change | change source]

www.co.greenlee.az.us - County website (only available for US residents)

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Greenlee County, Arizona". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.