Sheldon, Arizona
Populated place in Arizona, United States
32°48′53″N 109°10′20″W / 32.81472°N 109.17222°W / 32.81472; -109.17222[1]
Sheldon is a populated place situated in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States, near the border with New Mexico.[2] It is named after Lionel Sheldon, who served as governor of the New Mexico Territory from 1881 to 1885. A post office was opened at this location in 1908, and remained in operation until its closure in 1919.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sheldon, Arizona
- ^ "Sheldon (in Greenlee County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
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Municipalities and communities of Greenlee County, Arizona, United States
County seat: Clifton
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