Morenci was established in the late 1800s as a mining town and is now famous for its open pit mine. It is a town owned and operated by Phelps Dodge. In the mid-1960's, Phelps Dodge was forced to move the town of Morenci. The town was in the way of mining. The new town was relocated two miles from the historic Morenci. Today Morenci has a population of 2,500, and sits at an elevation of 4,838 feet. Morenci is both old and new, and it has much to offer to resident and tourist.
Phelps Dodge Morenci, Inc., is the largest copper producing operation in North America. Active operations include an open-pit mine, numerous leach stockpiles, four solution extraction plants and three electrowinning tankhouses.
Morenci, AZ ToursClifton has approximately 45 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places that are among the best pres...
The Snell House is one of the finest homes in the community. Built in 1911, the building stone is a locally quarried volcani...
This Colonial Revival home was built in 1905 of unbaked adobe and has a hip roof and a full-width veranda. It was originally ...
State Route 666 from Morenci to Springerville is known as the Coronado Trail. This is reported to be the trail taken by Franc...
The Pintail Lake Wild Game Observation Area is just a couple miles south of town on State Highway 77. The game and waterfowl ...