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Location
Williams location: just west of Flagstaff on Interstate 40. One of the gateways to the Grand Canyon - only 58 miles from the Grand Canyon. Williams is about 120 miles from Phoenix. Other nearby communities include Parks, Ash Fork, Paulden, Clarkdale and Jerome.
General Facts
Welcome to Williams, Arizona, located in the heart of the Kaibab National Forest at an elevation of 6,770 feet.
Founded in 1880, Williams was named for the famous trapper, scout and mountain man, "Old Bill Williams." A statue of "Old Bill" can be visited at Monument Park, located on the west side of the city. The large mountain directly south of town is named Bill Williams Mountain.
Also known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon®," Williams was the last town in America on Historic Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40. The community, bypassed on Oct. 13, 1984, continues to thrive on tourism.
Boasting seven area fishing lakes, hiking trails up Bill Williams Mountain and down Sycamore Canyon, an alpine ski area and cross country ski trails, four seasons weather, and an abundance of wildlife, Williams offers unlimited recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.
The Historic Downtown District covers six square blocks and includes the Grand Canyon Railway Depot and Hotel. There is something for everyone in Williams, Arizona. The town boasts a rich heritage that features the Old West and Route 66 coupled with tourism trends today and the town's heyday years of the '50s and '60s.
Williams history: A man named Bill Williams guided hunting parties through this area. Williams is named after this mountainman. Here is a history page for Williams.
The settling of Williams: 1882
The founding of Williams: 1891
The incorporation date of Williams: 1902
Weather
The weather in Williams is seasonal with all four seasons represented. In the winter the average high in the daytime is about 44 degrees. In the summer the average high is around 83 degrees. Here is a weather page for Williams.
Williams average annual snowfall is 75.8 inches per year.
The average winter temperature is 33.4 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 45.8 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 68.3 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 50.7 degrees F.
Statistics & Facts
The population of Williams is approximately 2,845 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 1,118 (1990).
The amount of land area in Williams is 74.234 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Williams is 43.5 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.738 sq kilometers.
The distance from Williams to Washington DC is 2009 miles. The distance to the Arizona state capital is 118 miles. (as the crow flies)
Williams is positioned 35.26 degrees north of the equator and 112.17 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Williams elevation is 6,766 feet above sea level.
Williams median income is $32,455 (2000).
The Williams median home price is $100,300 (2000).
Learn more about this city
City of WILLIAMS, AZ official site
City of WILLIAMS, AZ chamber of commerce
City of WILLIAMS, AZ yellow pages
City of WILLIAMS, AZ newspaper
County of COCONINO, AZ official site