Town of Clifton, Greenlee County, Arizona, United States

Overview of Clifton

• Name:
  Clifton
• Official Name:
  Town of Clifton
• Place Type:
  Incorporated Town
• Located In:
  Greenlee County, Arizona, United States
  
• History (GNIS):
  Name derived from its location among cliffs. Apparently a shortened form 'Cliff Town'. A post office was established in 1875 and the town was incorporated in 1909 (AZ-T1).
• Surveys:
  Gila and Salt River Meridian
  

  Range 29 East
  

  Townships: 4 South, 5 South

  Range 30 East
  

  Townships: 4 South, 5 South
• County Seat of:
  Greenlee County
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:33.050896633° 03' 03.2"N

  Longitude:-109.2961826109° 17' 46.3"W
• Nearby Cities:
  • East Plantsite 1.3 mi. W
  • Plantsite 2.1 mi. W
  • Stargo 3.9 mi. W
  • Morenci 4.4 mi. NW
  • Aragon Place 6.5 mi. SW
  • Maques Place 6.6 mi. SW
• Nearby Cemeteries:
  • Clifton Catholic 1 mi. W
  • Metcalf 1 mi. SW
  • Clifton 2.3 mi. SE
  • Bunkers 2.6 mi. W
  • Old Morenci Catholic 4.6 mi. W
• Population:
  2,098
• Elevation:
  1,060 m
• Histopolis Place ID:
  661748242
• Updated Apr 24, 2020