Willcox, Arizona
Willcox is a city located in Cochise County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,733.
History
Originally known as 'Maley,' the town was founded in 1880 as a whistlestop on the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was renamed in honor of a visit by the General Orlando B. Willcox in 1889. In the early 20th century, Willcox had the distinction of being a national leader in cattle production. Agriculture remains important to the local economy, but Interstate 10 has replaced the railroad as the major transportation link, and much of the economy is now tied to the freeway.
Related Topics:
1880 - Southern Pacific Railroad - 1889 - Cattle - Agriculture - Economy - Interstate 10 - Freeway
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