Safford (pop: 8950) is a city in Arizona, United States and the county seat of Graham County.
Safford was founded by pioneers, who came from Gila Bend, in southwestern Arizona. They left Gila Bend in the winter of 1873-74; their work on canals and dams having been destroyed by high water the previous summer. Upon arrival early in 1874, the villagers laid out the town site, including a few crude buildings.
The town is named after Arizona Territorial Governor Anson P.K. Safford.
Due to Safford's relatively isolated position, the area has been chosen as a prime spot for hosting observatories. Safford and Thatcher's street light
s are even low-output to improve the quality of the images taken by the observatories atop the mountain to the southwest of the city.
Mount Graham Observatory Complex
The mountain for which the county is named, Mount Graham, is just a few miles southwest of the city. The mountain is home to the
Mount Graham International Observatory (MGIO) and Large Binocular Telescope, or LBT. It, when completed, will be the largest binocular telescope in the world.
The mountain also is home to the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope, or VATT.
It is also home to the Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter Telescope, or SMT. The Mount Graham International Observatory complex is operated by the University of Arizona.
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Stay luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the lakeshore. Many feature a piece of history.
Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.
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Snowflake Comfort Inn
Located in the White Mountains. Over 50 Historic buildings, homes, museums, and rodeo arenas. Four 18-hole municipal golf courses, over 30 lakes, skiing,
Petrified Forest, and Painted Desert all within 60 miles. Pet Accomodation.
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Flagstaff Radisson Woodlands
Upscale hotel located in the heart of Northern Arizona's recreational areas and cultural attractions.
Deluxe guest rooms and suites available. Sakura Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar and Woodlands
Cafe offer several dining options. Activities include hiking, biking, golf, tennis, shopping and skiing.
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