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 Statue commemorating card game in which Show Low derived its name. Early day settlers Corydon E. Cooley and Marion Clark had been neighbors for a short time, living among the lush, green ponderosa forestland along Arizona’s Mogollon Rim. The two became concerned about one encroaching on the other’s privacy. Perhaps on a clear day one could see a wisp of smoke rising from other’s country. Whatever the reason Cooley and Clark agreed it was getting too crowded and one of the two parties had to move. The issue was to be settled, not by intimidation or gunplay, but with a deck of cards. The game, called Seven-up, where low card wins, was a favorite among frontiersmen. The game reached its climax when Clark said to Cooley as he dealt the last hand, “If you can show low, you win.” At this point Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs and declared “Show Low it is.” Marion Clark moved on down the road a piece and Cooley named the settlement that grew up near his ranch, “Show Low,” in honor of the now-famous card game. The main street in thriving Show Low today is called the “Deuce of Clubs” and whenever there is a runoff for mayor the issue is settled by the two political opponents sitting down with a deck of cards. The first to draw the deuce of clubs is mayor for the next term. (Visited 10,358 times, 1 visits today)
Show Low is a city in Navajo County, Arizona. It lies on the Mogollon Rim in east central Arizona, at an elevation of 6,345 feet (1,934 m). The city was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city was 10,660.[4] Name and history[edit]According to a legend, the city's unusual name[5] resulted from a marathon poker game between Corydon E. Cooley and Marion Clark. The two men were equal partners in a 100,000-acre (400 km2) ranch; however, the partners determined that there was not enough room for both of them in their settlement, and agreed to settle the issue over a game of "Seven Up" (with the winner taking the ranch and the loser leaving).[6] After the game seemed to have no winner in sight, Clark said, "If you can show low, you win." In response, Cooley turned up the deuce of clubs (the lowest possible card) and replied, "Show low it is.".[7] As a tribute to the legend, Show Low's main street is named "Deuce of Clubs" in remembrance.[5] In 2002, a large forest fire, the Rodeo–Chediski Fire, threatened the city and forced an evacuation. The fire was extinguished less than a half mile from the city's border, and Show Low was completely spared. The city is near extensive forests, and is a popular recreational area. Geography[edit]Show Low is located at 34°14′37″N 110°2′53″W / 34.24361°N 110.04806°W (34.243595, -110.048173).[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.9 square miles (72 km2), of which 27.9 square miles (72 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.25%) is water. Show Low is located roughly 270 miles from both Why and Nothing.[9] Climate[edit]Winters in Show Low bring highs between 45 °F (7 °C) and 55 °F (13 °C), with lows usually below freezing between November and March, averaging in the 20s December through February, and in the low 30s for November and March. In the summer, highs in Show Low average approximately 85 °F (29 °C), with an occasional day above 90 °F (32 °C) not uncommon for the city. As the sun sets in the summertime, temperatures plummet dramatically, sometimes upwards of 30 F° (17 C°). This nightly temperature swing results in summertime lows typically ranging between 50 °F (10 °C) and 60 °F (16 °C). Show Low has reached below-freezing temperatures every month at least once in its history except July and August, where temperatures have only reached 38 °F (3 °C) and 37 °F (3 °C) respectively. Show Low has twice reached 100 °F (38 °C), its record high temperature: once on May 31, 1969, and again on July 14, 2003. Show Low's record low temperature of -25 °F (-32 °C) was set on January 8, 1971. Show Low averages about 18.3 inches (460 mm) of rain per year. The city has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). Unlike most locations with this climate, but similar to most of Arizona, the rainfall maximum is in the summer due to the North American Monsoon.
Demographics[edit]
As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 7,695 people, 2,885 households, and 2,117 families residing in the city. The population density was 859 inhabitants per square mile (332/km2). There were 7186 housing units at an average density of 155.7 per square mile (60.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 3.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.4% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. 9.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 2,885 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04. In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,356, and the median income for a family was $36,397. Males had a median income of $28,882 versus $24,590 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,536. About 11.7% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.6% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over. Transportation[edit]Show Low Regional Airport (IATA: SOW, ICAO: KSOW) provides passenger airline service through Boutique Air to Phoenix. The airport maintains a single passenger terminal for this purpose. The airport is also commonly used for air cargo, air-taxi, and as a fixed-base operator for general aviation. The city also maintains a minor public transportation operation in conjunction with neighboring Pinetop-Lakeside. Two shuttles service multiple retail, high-traffic, and government offices and also the airport and nearby Hon-Dah casino (57 stops in all)[1]. The city also operates the White Mountain Connection, which serves Pinetop-Lakeside, Taylor, Snowflake, and Holbrook.[15] Mountain Valley Shuttle provides a daily shuttle from Show Low to Phoenix.[16] Education[edit]Almost all of the city is a part of the Show Low Unified School District. A portion of the city is within the boundaries of the Blue Ridge Unified School District. Schools that serve the SLUSD portion of the city include Linden Elementary, Nikolaus Homestead Elementary, Whipple Ranch Elementary, White Mountain Institute, Show Low Junior High School, and Show Low High School. Additionally St. Anthony School (K-8) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup is in Show Low. Circa 2009 it covered to grade 4. As of that time it was adding the 5th grade the following year and adding another grade each year until grade 8.[17] Show Low is home to one of Northland Pioneer College's four regional campuses, the White Mountain Campus. Economy[edit]Top employers[edit]According to the city's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[18] the top employers in the city are:
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References[edit]Schools, Show Low Unified School District Retrieved July 24, 2009
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What is Show Low known for?Show Low is The Gateway to Arizona's White Mountains and the quality of life here is unequaled anywhere. The area is famous for its world class hunting and fishing opportunities. Show Low also offers a wealth of dining and shopping opportunities from the national chains to more regional fare.
Who founded Show Low AZ?Show Low was founded in 1870 by Corydon Cooley, at the time it was named Cooley Ranch. Corydon Cooley and Marian Clark were partners in the 100,000 acre ranch.
What does Show Low mean in cards?Clark supposedly said, “If you can show the low card, you win.” Cooley showed the deuce of clubs, which was worth one point by virtue of being the lowest card in the trump suit, and took the ranch, stating “Show Low it is.” And from then on, everyone called the place Show Low.
How old is Show Low Arizona?The city was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city was 10,660.
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