OWL STATION

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
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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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