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    Relocating To Alpine Arizona? Call West USA Realty

    Alpine is in Eastern Arizona . It is in Apache County. Alpine is surrounded by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and is near the headwaters of the San Francisco River. The town is located on U.S. Highway 180 and U.S. Highway 191. It is midway between Arizona 's northern and southern borders and is just six miles from the new home Mexican border.

    Alpine is a quaint village with western hospitality. It is sometimes called the “Alps” of Arizona . As a matter of fact, it is the highest town in the state. Alpine began as a group of log cabins and has grown into a small vacation town. Today Alpine's population is 560. The town sits at an elevation of 8,050 feet. The climate is cool all year round with a winter low Temperature of 17 degrees and a summer high Temperature of 90 degrees. Vacationers and retirees are attracted to Alpine's cool summers and year round recreational activities.

    There is one attraction in town that will be a real hit with golfers. The Alpine Country Club offers 18 holes of golf set amongst the pines. The club offers a driving range, practice green and restaurant. It is true. Golfers are playing at one of the highest courses in the country.
    An outdoor attraction that is popular with birders is Luna Lake. Luna Lake Wildlife Area is a wildlife refuge. Bald and golden eagles have been spotted here. Swans and geese do frequent the lake. You will want to take the Coronado Trail Scenic Byway that begins just north of Alpine in Springerville. The Coronado Trail Scenic Byway travels between the towns of Springerville and Morenci, along U.S. Highway 180 or 191. Francisco Vasques de Coronado first used the trail in 1540, during his search for the Seven Cities of Cibola. The drive passes by gorgeous landscapes and through dangerous switchbacks

    Events:
    Dog Sled Races January

    History:
    In 1876, Anderson Bush was the first settler in the area. He built a series of low roofed log cabins and placed them in a circle. The walls of the cabins had portholes. These portholes were used for firing guns at attacking Indians. The settlement was known as Fort Bush. The fort was eventually torn down in 1884, but a Fort Bush Monument was established in 1953 to honor the early pioneers.

    Then in 1879, Mormon settlers came to this area to build a community. They bought the land claims from Bush. The leader of the Mormon group was Fred Hamblin. Hamblin was the brother of the famous missionary and scout, Jacob Hamblin. The settlers named the town Frisco, in honor of the nearby San Francisco River. Eventually, the name was changed to Alpine because the White Mountains surrounding the town resembled the Alps.