38-513: Eagar is a town in Apache County, Arizona , United States. As of the 2010 census , the population of the town was 4,885. The area was the home of the Apache people. The town of Eagar was first settled by European Americans in 1871. Brothers William Walter, John Thomas, and Joel Sixtus settled the area under the direction of The Mormon prophet Brigham Young. They each acquired 160 acres of land under
76-420: A $ 12 million bond for the dome and repairs was floated and passed after it was found that Tucson Electric Power , which operates a generating station in the area, would have to pay for $ 11 million of it. (Since the utility generates 90% of the property values in the area, it pays 90% of the property taxes.) TEP, at the time facing financial issues, sued to block construction, but trial and appellate courts rejected
114-621: A K–12 charter school, is located in Eagar. Apache County, Arizona Apache County is a county in the northeast corner of the U.S. state of Arizona . Shaped in a long rectangle running north to south, as of the 2020 census , its population was 66,021. The county seat is St. Johns . Most of the county is occupied by part of the federally recognized Navajo Nation and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation . The United States acquired this territory following its victory in
152-479: A female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.38. In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 36.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
190-407: A household in the county was $ 23,344, and the median income for a family was $ 26,315. Males had a median income of $ 30,182 versus $ 22,312 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 8,986. About 33.5% of families and 37.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 42.8% of those under age 18 and 36.5% of those age 65 or over. The county's per-capita income makes it one of
228-416: A large agricultural population. Now, immense herds of cattle and flocks of sheep roam over its broad mesas and its fertile valleys. The Navajo Indians occupy the northern part of the county-in fact, occupy much of the remainder of the county, as they refuse to remain on their reservation, preferring to drive their sheep and cattle on lands outside their reservation, where the grazing is better. The southern part
266-518: A school for 53 years. The current town mayor is Guy Phelps. The town is home to the first enclosed high school football field, the Round Valley Ensphere . The town is served by Round Valley Unified School District . The town is served by three neighborhood schools: Round Valley Elementary School, Round Valley Middle School, and Round Valley High School . In addition, White Mountain Academy,
304-403: Is a fine grazing country, while the northern part is cut up into picturesque gorges and canyons by the floods of past centuries. In the late 1880s, the county sheriff was Commodore Perry Owens , a legendary Old West gunfighter . At that time, the county covered more than 21,177 square miles (54,850 km ) in territory. In September 1887, near Holbrook in what is now Navajo County, Owens
342-503: Is entirely within the county and within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation. Apache County is one of three U.S. counties (the others being Wayne County, West Virginia and Cook County, Illinois ) to border two counties of the same name, neither of which is in the same state as the county itself ( San Juan County, Utah and San Juan County, New Mexico ). Apache County has the most land designated as Indian reservation of any county in
380-660: Is located in Window Rock . The library and museum is the largest one on the Navajo Nation and in Apache County. The following public use airports are located in Apache County: The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Apache County. † county seat 35°25′26″N 109°26′33″W / 35.42389°N 109.44250°W / 35.42389; -109.44250 Round Valley Ensphere The Round Valley Ensphere (also known as
418-739: Is the third-largest county by area in Arizona and the sixth-largest in the United States (excluding boroughs and census areas in Alaska ). Apache County contains parts of each of the Navajo Indian Reservation and the Fort Apache Indian Reservation , and landholdings of the Zuni Indian Reservation that are not contiguous to their main territory. It also contains part of Petrified Forest National Park . Canyon de Chelly National Monument
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#1732854798354456-485: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Eagar has a cold semi-arid climate , abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,033 people, 1,344 households, and 1,073 families residing in the town. The population density was 355.6 inhabitants per square mile (137.3/km). There were 1,713 housing units at an average density of 151.1 per square mile (58.3/km). The racial makeup of
494-756: The Mexican–American War in 1848. It was originally part of the New Mexico Territory established at the time. In 1863, during the American Civil War, Congress established the Arizona Territory to improve regional administration. It operated until 1912 when it was admitted as a state. In 1879 the Tenth Territorial Legislature organized Apache County from the eastern section of Yavapai County; officially all land east of 109°45′ W
532-638: The Tot Workman Dome ) is a wooden-dome stadium in Eagar, Arizona , USA. It is owned by Round Valley High School and the Round Valley Unified School District . It is the only domed high school football stadium in the United States. Opened in 1991–92 at a cost of US$ 11 million, the venue seats 5,500 people for football and 9,000 for basketball and volleyball. The dome encloses a floor area of 189,000 square feet (17,600 m ). In 1987,
570-507: The census of 2000, there were 69,423 people, 19,971 households, and 15,257 families residing in the county. The population density was 6 people per square mile (2.3 people/km ). There were 31,621 housing units at an average density of 3 units per square mile (1.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 76.9% Native American , 19.5% White , 0.3% Black or African American , 0.1% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.8% from other races , and 1.4% from two or more races. 4.5% of
608-558: The poorest counties in the United States . Apache County is one of only 38 county-level census divisions of the United States where the most spoken language is not English and one of only 3 where it is neither English nor Spanish. 58.3% of the population speak Navajo at home, followed by English at 38.3% and Spanish at 2.7%. In 2000, the largest denominational group was the Catholics (with 19,965 adherents). The largest religious bodies were The Catholic Church (with 19,965 members) and
646-647: The poverty line , including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. The Apache County Library District operates the Round Valley Public Library in Eagar. Two sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including, Colter Ranch, once one of the largest cattle operations in Northeastern Arizona, and Eagar Elementary School, built after the original frame school house burned in 1930. The building served as
684-465: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (with 8,947 members). The majority Native American population votes solidly for Democratic national candidates and generally helps carry the county for their presidential candidates. No Republican presidential nominee has won Apache County since Ronald Reagan in 1980, when incumbent President Jimmy Carter was viewed as extremely weak on issues pertaining to
722-469: The United States. ( Coconino County and Navajo County are a close second and third.) The county has 19,857.34 km (7,666.96 sq mi) of reservation territory, or 68.34 percent of its total area. The reservations are, in descending order of area within the county, the Navajo Nation , the Fort Apache Indian Reservation , and the Zuni Indian Reservation , all of which are partly located within
760-640: The West, especially water development. During most of the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s Apache was the most Democratic county in Arizona. The following school districts serve Apache County: In addition several other schools, including charter schools and tribal schools operated by or affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), serve the county. Charter schools : Private schools: The Apache County Library District, headquartered in St. Johns , operates public libraries in
798-464: The area described the county by the following: Apache County was created in 1879 and lies in the northeastern corner of the Territory. Until March, 1895, it also embraced what is now Navajo County , but at that date the latter was set apart and established as a separate county. Apache County is justly noted for its great natural resources and advantages. It is destined some day in the early future to have
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#1732854798354836-485: The county, as does the Navajo Nation , whose territory extends well beyond it. The Apache and Navajo Nation are federally recognized tribes that long occupied territory here. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 11,218 square miles (29,050 km ), of which 11,198 square miles (29,000 km ) is land and 21 square miles (54 km ) (0.2%) is water. The county
874-547: The county. As of the census of 2010, there were 71,518 people, 22,771 households, and 16,331 families residing in the county. The population density was 6.4 inhabitants per square mile (2.5 inhabitants/km ). There were 32,514 housing units at an average density of 2.9 units per square mile (1.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 72.9% Native American, 23.3% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 1.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 5.8% of
912-409: The county. The branches include Alpine Public Library ( unincorporated area ), Concho Public Library ( unincorporated area ), Greer Memorial Library ( unincorporated area ), Round Valley Public Library ( Eagar ), Sanders Public Library ( unincorporated area ), St. Johns Public Library (St. Johns), and Vernon Public Library ( unincorporated area ). The Navajo Nation Museum and Library
950-405: The facility in honor of their former head coach, Tot Workman. The Ensphere encloses 8,000,000 cubic feet (230,000 m ) of space and was the first fully day-lighted dome of its kind, allowing light and heat to enter. In addition to football , the facility is used for basketball, track and field, and soccer. The dome is also used for nonschool events, such as a car show ( [2] ). In 2002, as
988-425: The homestead act. Once they received the deeds to their properties, again under the direction of Brigham Young, they each subdivided their properties to sell at a discounted rate to other church members who were also settling the area. The first postmistress, Emma Goldsbrough Udall, wanted to name the town "Union", in a desire for eventually combining the town with other towns such as Amity and Springerville, to unite
1026-477: The lawsuit. Construction began in the summer of 1990. It was forced to stop for three months for reinspection when two workers were hit by wooden beams and fell 75 feet to their deaths. The dome held its first football game on October 11, 1991, featuring the Payson High School Longhorns. The venue was closed in 2015 due to water damage and remained closed for nearly a year. The water damage
1064-470: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 58.4% reported speaking Navajo at home, while 38.4% speak English and 2.7% Spanish . There were 19,971 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who
1102-409: The population. The largest ancestry groups were: Of the 22,771 households, 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 21.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.3% were non-families, and 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.76. The median age
1140-535: The small community. However, the US postmaster general rejected the name as too common. Therefore, she submitted the name "Eagarville" to honor the Eagar brothers. However, that name was also changed by the postmaster general to just "Eagar" sometime before December 1892 when the school district was renamed. A battle took place near what is now the town cemetery in which 9 members of the Snyder gang were killed. The town of Eagar
1178-405: The town was 87.1% White , 3.4% Native American , 0.4% Black or African American , 0.1% Asian , 0.4% Pacific Islander , 4.9% from other races , and 3.8% from two or more races. 14.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,344 households, out of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had
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1216-406: Was 32.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 30,184 and the median income for a family was $ 36,915. Males had a median income of $ 38,451 versus $ 31,557 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 12,294. About 26.9% of families and 34.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 41.8% of those under age 18 and 29.2% of those age 65 or over. As of
1254-408: Was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 37,378, and the median income for a family was $ 41,250. Males had a median income of $ 36,111 versus $ 21,274 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 14,623. About 7.8% of families and 7.4% of the population were below
1292-451: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.41 and the average family size was 4.04. In the county, the population was spread out, with 38.5% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females there were 98.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.50 males. The median income for
1330-457: Was caused when heavy rains brought water into the building through the exterior doors. The damage to the synthetic turf in the facility produced elevated levels of mercury vapor, which required the facility to undergo professional remediation. After playing outside for the 2015 season, the Round Valley team returned to the dome for football games in 2016. In September of 2024, the school renamed
1368-519: Was included in the new county. As population increased in the area, by 1895, the legislature divided this county to create Navajo County and assigned some of the lands to the newly organized Graham, Greenlee and Gila counties. The county seat was first designated as the town of Snowflake, but a year later it was moved to St. Johns . From 1880 to 1882, the county seat was temporarily in Springerville, before being returned to St. Johns. An 1896 history of
1406-575: Was incorporated in 1948. Eagar is located in southern Apache County, just north of Apache National Forest and at the foot of the White Mountains . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29.1 km), of which 0.008 square miles (0.02 km), or 0.07%, is water. The town of Springerville borders Eagar to the north. This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to
1444-473: Was involved in a famous gunfight: he killed three men and wounded a fourth while serving a warrant on outlaw Andy Blevins /Andy Cooper, a participant in a raging range war , later dubbed the Pleasant Valley War . In 2015, Apache County had the highest rate of deaths due to motor vehicles in the United States, with 82.5 deaths per 100,000 people. The Fort Apache Indian Reservation occupies part of
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