The Cashion archaeological site is the largest excavated site near the confluence of the Salt and Gila Rivers. Alongside it is the area’s more recent history: Cashion was founded in 1910, and its local past also includes a post office and agriculture. Two perspectives therefore come together in understanding this destination—the archaeological significance of the named river area and specific milestones in the area’s development in the early 20th century.

Locating Cashion

The Cashion District is generally bounded by Buckeye Road to the north, Durango Street to the south, 113th Avenue to the west, and 107th Avenue to the east. These four street names provide clear geographic orientation when locating Cashion on a map. The boundary description can also serve as a starting point when looking for a hotel in Cashion: it clarifies what the name Cashion District refers to. This makes it possible to distinguish the area’s geographic location from the destination’s historical themes.

Archaeology at the Confluence

The site’s size puts it in context in its specific relationship to the confluence. In 1978, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The two details emphasize different things: the first compares its size with other excavated sites near the confluence of the Salt and Gila Rivers; the date records its inclusion in the historic register. This gives Cashion’s archaeological history a distinct perspective alongside the later dates relating to the area’s founding and agriculture.

Founding, Post Office, and Local History

James Angus Cashion founded Cashion, Arizona, in 1910. In 1911, Jim Cashion established a post office. Local residents consider the Cashion post office a historic and significant source of local pride. In 1914, James Angus Cashion, together with F. A. Reid and J. W. Sullivan, founded the Reid-Cashion Land & Cattle Company. These dates describe different milestones: the founding of the town, the establishment of a post office, and the founding of a company. Together, they provide a clear timeline of the area’s early history.

Agricultural Heritage

The Pan American Ostrich Farm in Cashion began breeding ostriches for their feathers; the Cashion Ranch raised cattle. These represent two different forms of animal husbandry. At the ostrich farm, the feathers were part of its purpose, while cattle raising was at the heart of the ranch. These named businesses make agriculture a concrete part of local history and add another perspective on Cashion alongside the founding dates.

Local Landmarks and Preservation Concerns

The public art collection at Donnie Hale Park includes a historic Cashion sign. Preservation of the existing silos along MC-85 is recommended; long-established families in the area attach great importance to them. The details emphasize different points: the sign is listed as a work of public art, while the importance of the silos to families and the call for their preservation take center stage. In addition to the dates of the town’s founding, these details reveal local connections to public art and the preservation of existing silos.

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