The Word Arizona
December 28, 2007 by arizonan
There are disagreements over the origin of the word “Arizona.”There are four Indian versions of the word. “Arizuma”is an Aztec word meaning “silver bearing.”"Ali shonak”or “Ari-son”came from the Pima Indians and means “small spring.”"Aleh-zone”also means “small spring”from the Tohono O’odham Indians. However, it is known that a Spanish missionary first used the word in print during the 1750’s.
Organized as a territory in 1863, admitted to the Union in 1912, Arizona is one of the nation’s youngest states. It is one alive with the spirit of youth, yet it is a place that has been inhabited for nearly 20,000 years. The region began with cliff dwellings and has continued on to the present with high-rise condominiums. From this early beginning, Arizona has grown.
All the towns throughout Arizona have a history. These pasts have woven together to create a colorful tapestry that makes this great state what it is today. Take a journey back in time and learn what life was like long ago.
To find out more about Arizona’s history, continue to look through Arizonan.com. You will discover more about the rich history of the Grand Canyon State.
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