La Tierra Park
La Tierra Park is a park in Graham County, Arizona which is located on South 8th Avenue. La Tierra Park is situated nearby to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, as well as near the grassland Activity Center.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include James R. Welker House and Governor Aker Observatory.
James R. Welker House
Historic building
Photo: Ammodramus, CC0.
The James R. Welker House, at 1127 Central in Safford, Arizona, was built in 1915. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It is a rectangular single-family brick house which includes "traditional" Queen Anne-style features such as shingling below its cornices. James R. Welker House is situated 1 mile north of La Tierra Park.
Governor Aker Observatory
Observatory
Governor Aker Observatory is an astronomical observatory, part of Eastern Arizona College's Discovery Park Campus in Safford, Arizona. Opening on November 18, 1995, the observatory became Discovery Park's first attraction. Governor Aker Observatory is situated 1¼ miles southwest of La Tierra Park.
William Talley House
Historic building
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The William Talley House in Safford, Arizona was built in 1928. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It was deemed significant as the home of Safford lumberman William Talley, and as the finest example of Spanish Colonial Revival style in Safford. William Talley House is situated 1 mile north of La Tierra Park.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Safford and Lone Star.
Safford
Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Safford is a mining town in the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona. Freeport-McMoRan is the largest area employer. For visitors the primary interest is in the numerous recreational opportunities nearby, as well as the annual Salsa Fest.
Lone Star
Hamlet
Lone Star is a populated place situated in Graham County, Arizona, United States. The community is located eight miles north of Solomonville and was named after the nearby mine and mountain. Lone Star is situated 2 miles east of La Tierra Park.
Thatcher
Town
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Thatcher is a town in Graham County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thatcher had a population of 5,231. It is the home of Eastern Arizona College. Thatcher is situated 3½ miles northwest of La Tierra Park.
La Tierra Park
- Type: Park
- Address: 2300 South 8th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546
- Category: recreation area
- Location: Graham County, Arizona, Southwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
32.81244° or 32° 48′ 45″ northLongitude
-109.71552° or 109° 42′ 56″ westOperator
City of SaffordOpen location code
854GR76M+XQOpenStreetMap ID
way 1334385298OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=park
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Activity Center.
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