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How Show Low got its name
It seems Marion Clark and Corydon E. Cooley, a noted Army scout during the Apache wars, were joint owners of a 100,000-acre ranch in 1875. Sometime later, they decided the place wasn't big enough for the both of them. To settle who moved, they agreed to play a card game called Seven Up. As the legend goes, the partners played all night. On the last hand, Cooley needed just one point to win. Clark turned his cards over and said, "If you can show low - you win." Cooley cut the deck, drew an unbeatable two of clubs and retorted, "Show low it is." And that, as legend has it, was how the town was named.
About us
Located at 6,400 feet above sea level population with a 18,000 and growing, Show Low is the fun and adventure capital of the Arizona White Mountains. Wild flowers, elk, and alpine forests provide a stunning backdrop to a town where festivals and outdoor activities are right outside your door.
Show Low is close to several lakes for fishing, boating, and swimming. We also have trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. During the winter, snow skiing is just 40 minutes away.
Check out the White Mountains Wildlife Wonderland:
Big Game - Elk, Deer, Antelope, Turkey, Bear, Mountain Lion, and JavelinaSmall Game - Squirrel, Rabbit, Dove Pigeon, Quail
Game Fish - Trout, Pike, Bass, Catfish, Bullhead, Sunfish and Bluegill
You may even catch a glimpse of our Rare and Endangered - Southern Bald Eagle, American Peregrin Falcon and Owl.
Check out these websites for dining, entertainment, and lodging information:
Show Low Chamber of Commerce at http://www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
Our local neighbors are Pinetop, Lakeside, Vernon, Snowflake, Taylor, Heber, Spingerville-Eagar.
You check out those towns also see their web sites.
http://www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com Pinetop-Lakeside
http://www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org Snowflake-Taylor
http://www.heberovergaard.org Heber/Overgaard
http://www.springerville-eagarchamber.com Spingerville-Eagar
Location:
Show Low is located in the Northeastern part of the state in Navajo County on US 60, a short and scenic 3 1/2 hour drive from the Phoenix area.
Relocation Information:
Electric Companies
Arizona Public Service 800-253-5405
Navapache Electric 800-543-6324
Natural Gas
Citizen's Utility 928-537-2913
Propane
Amerigas 928-537-4944
Graves Propane 928-537-1951
Ferrellgas 928-537-2214
Telephone
Frontier Communications
800-921-8101
Water
Various Dealers
Sewer
PLSD 928-368-5370
Municipal 928-537-5724
Sanitation
Blue Line Waste 928-537-4993
United Waste System 928-368-5472