Globe

Globe has a colorful history, punctuated by mining discoveries. We were founded as a mining town in 1876 because of ample water and its attractive location for distribution of mining products. It has been said Globe named from a globe shaped piece of pure silver found nearby. Welcome to the City of Globe: City of Hospitality. We are happy you are i... nterested in our historic city. We are a community with great landscapes, family values, friendly neighborhoods, & a rich history. Visit this link to find out how to get to Globe. Globe is centrally located in Southern Arizona. We are the perfect get away for a day trip or a weekend. We are located along the Historic Old West Highway, which takes you from Apache Junction, Arizona to Lordsburg, New Mexico. Come visit the Salado Indian Ruins at Besh-Ba-Gowah Archeological Park. Walk historic down town and enjoy the Arizona sunshine while visiting our antique shops, or visit The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts and view the works of local artists. If you are looking for beautiful scenery take a short drive to the Pinal Mountains or Roosevelt Lake to see the desert landscape. We are within a two-hour drive to Phoenix or Tucson. Thanks for visiting our website, we hope to see you soon.Read More