Groom Creek, Arizona

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Groom Creek is an unincorporated community in Yavapai County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. [1]

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History

A post office called Groom Creek was in operation between 1901 and 1942. [2] The community was named for Robert W. Groom, a prospector. [3]

Education

It is in the Prescott Unified School District, [4] which operates Prescott High School.

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Groom Creek, Arizona
  2. "Yavapai County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  3. "Hall of fame". The Daily Courier. July 29, 2001. p. 9A. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  4. "School District Map" (PDF). Yavapai County. Retrieved December 28, 2024. - Indicates locations of unincorporated areas.

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