OWL STATION |
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NAME: Owl
station COUNTY: Yuma ROADS: 2WD LEGAL INFO: 1 CLIMATE: Extreme heat in summer-heaven in winter BEST TIME TO VISIT: Winter only |
COMMENTS: New directions to OWL,AZ. as follows-one mile east of new gasoline and Ethanol refineries on old 80 hiway. on the 50E mile marker. Old directions still apply. as well as all other information previously submitted.The 6 acres the town sits on for sale@ $100,000 per acre. as one parcel,or $125,000 per acre in 2 and one half acre parcels. thank you for listing Owl,Az. on the Yuma county, az. map. J.L.Foraker,OWNER.p.o.bx.173,Tacna,Az.85352 [email protected] REMAINS: 2 stucco cabins,sidewalks,trees. |
1870's was water pickup station to make it on up and over mohawk pass to aztec water tower.1928 standard oil chartered service station for travelers between tucson and sandiego[the only road ,it was sand & gravel,still visible from owl.Cabin camp of 7 cabins,cafe,and garage was added.In 40's,soldiers came from 50 miles east & west to dances.Best chili beans in az.Truckers said. Burned down early 60's.After i-8 opened up. Bought in 1980 by jlforaker.Renamed foraker's owl,az. Submitted by: J.L.Foraker |
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