Oracle Junction, Arizona

Oracle Junction is an unincorporated town situated in Pinal County, Arizona.[2] It has an estimated elevation of 3,320 feet (1,010 m) above sea level.[1] It is located near the junction of Arizona State Routes 77 and 79, formerly U.S. 89 until 1992.[3]

Oracle Junction, Arizona
Oracle Junction
Location within the state of Arizona
Oracle Junction
Oracle Junction (the United States)
Coordinates: 32°33′18″N 110°56′00″W
CountryUnited States
StateArizona
CountyPinal
Elevation3,320 ft (1,012 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (MST)
Area code(s)520
FIPS code04-51320
GNIS feature ID24547

History

Oracle Junction was originally a service station called Walnut Service Station, renamed Oracle Junction service station in 1926. The service station was along the main road between Tucson and Phoenix.[4] During the 1930s the town hosted rodeos on Independence Day weekend.[4]

The town has its own fire district, created in 1980.[5]

As of the mid-1990s, the town has a mobile home park, a bakery, and two restaurants. The original service station closed.[4]

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References

  1. "Feature Detail Report for: Neff". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Oracle Junction (in Pinal County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved January 6, 2017.
  3. Rawlinson, John F. (November 22, 1992). "Some major routes through Arizona given new numbers for continuity". Arizona Daily Star.
  4. Henry, Bonnie (December 1, 1994). "Old Oracle Junction". Arizona Daily Star.
  5. Pritchard, Liz (December 4, 1980). "Merchant's concern sparks Oracle Junction fire district". Arizona Daily Star.


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