ASH Fork by Marshall Trimble
The tiny community of Ash Fork lies on the juniper-studded hills some 15 miles west of Bill Williams Mountain. Founded in 1882 when the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was laying tracks for a transcontinental railroad, Ash Fork became an important rail junction by 1895 when another new line was built, this one south to Phoenix. The storied Route 66 opened in 1926 and U.S. Highway 89 not long after, making Ash Fork the most important link between Northern and Southern Arizona by both rail and highway. By the mid-20th century, however, rail routes changed and Interstate 40 opened a half-mile south of town, stopping overnight the flow of traffic through Ash Fork. While many residents were forced to leave, those who remained stubbornly refused to concede defeat. As the new century dawned, the citizens of Ash Fork had developed a new community spirit and hopes for a brighter future.Marshall Trimble was born and raised in Ash Fork during the heyday of the railroads and Route 66. He began his career in the 1960s as an Arizona native folk singer, and today he is the official state historian of Arizona and the author of more than 20 books. Trimble has been teaching Arizona history for more than 35 years and is a renowned performance and convention speaker in the state.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780738548326 |
| ISBN 10 | 0738548324 |
| Title | ASH Fork |
| Author | Marshall Trimble |
| Series | Images Of America |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-01-23 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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