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Groom Creek, Arizona

Coordinates: 34°28′32″N 112°25′53″W / 34.47556°N 112.43139°W / 34.47556; -112.43139
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Groom Creek is an unincorporated community in Yavapai County, in the U.S. state of Arizona.[1]

History

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A post office called Groom Creek was in operation between 1901 and 1942.[2] The community was named for Robert W. Groom, a prospector.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Groom Creek, Arizona
  2. ^ "Yavapai County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  3. ^ "Hall of fame". The Daily Courier. July 29, 2001. p. 9A. Retrieved November 2, 2015.

34°28′32″N 112°25′53″W / 34.47556°N 112.43139°W / 34.47556; -112.43139