Prospectors heavily scouted Arizona in the late 1800s and found silver on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. This included a strange, globe-shaped nugget of silver, and the nickname “Globe” not only stuck but became the town’s proper name. After four years of prospecting, the silver ran out, but rich deposits of copper were found.…
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A Patriotic Fourth
Globe has a rich and varied history. From the indigenous communities to the Wild West and influences from Mexico, Globe is a veritable melting pot. Yet it’s also remained relatively isolated. The small, charming community is a favorite getaway for the holidays, including the Fourth of July when historic downtown goes all out with…
The Farmer’s Market is Here!
The Globe-Miami Farmer’s Market opens in June! Now in its eighth year, the joint effort between the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, AmeriCorps VISTA, and the Gila County Master Gardener Association has grown to become a beloved summer tradition. You’ll find it every Saturday at 150 N. Pine Street from 8 – 11 a.m.…
Summer Solstice Cemetery Tour
It all began in 2013, when Globe Main Street kicked off the first Summer Solstice Cemetery Tour to welcome summer in Globe in a unique way. The local, historic Globe Cemetery was created in 1878, and there’s a rich history behind this landmark. The first person buried there was Thomas Hammond, and his life…