Joseph City, Arizona
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Arizona |
| Counties | Navajo |
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| - City | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,023 ft (1,531 m) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
Joseph City, Arizona (elevation 5,000 ft) is an unincorporated community located in Navajo County and is located on Interstate 40 about eighty miles east of Flagstaff.
It was originally founded by Mormon settlers in 1876 as Allen's Camp, and later, St. Joseph, Arizona. The town was located on the Santa Fe Railway, which also went through Saint Joseph, Missouri. Due to both towns being on the railroad, in 1923, the name of the town was changed to Joseph City to avoid confusion. It is one of the communities on Route 66 that is thriving and doing well.
It is the site of the Jack Rabbit Trading Post, a famous Route 66 landmark.
[edit] Education
Joseph City is served by the Joseph City Unified School District. Two schools, Joseph City Elementary School, and Joseph City High School, serve the community.
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