When Gila County moved its offices into the then new county courthouse in March, 1907, the county jail was housed in the rear of the ground floor. Shortly thereafter, it was apparent that the jail within the courthouse was insufficient to meet the needs of the county. On January 5, 1909
Globe, AZ Pioneer HistoryBesh-Ba-Gowah is an ancient ruin unlike the others. Here you are encouraged to walk within the rooms of this 700 year old pueblo, climb ladders into the upper stories, and see the utensils, pottery and furbishings that were a part of life in pre-Columbian times.
Globe, AZ ArchaeologyThis Colonial Revival home was built in 1905 of unbaked adobe and has a hip roof and a full-width veranda. It was originally an 868 sq. ft. duplex with an outhouse in the back. The shake shingle roof was covered with sheets of corrugated metal, and newspapers dated 1938
Globe, AZ Historic HomesThe old Gila County Courthouse is now home to the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. This building was actually the second county courthouse built on this site. The original courthouse, completed in September 1888, was evidently inadequate to begin with. By March, 1907
Globe, AZ Historic CourthousesGila County Historical Museum was once used as a rescue station for the old Dominion Mine from 1914 until the 1960s. The museum houses many collections and Indian artifacts dating back to 1125
Globe, AZ MuseumsThe Greenlee County Historical Museum displays interesting memorabilia from the surrounding area. Visitors will discover Supr...
Originally established in 1969, the White Mountain Apache Cultural Center stands as a monument to the Tribe's historical resi...
Many of the homes of the first generation of settlers still remain in a habitable condition with their original decorations a...