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'''1846:''' The Mormon Battalion built Cooke's Wagon Road, south of the Gila River. The road became a favorite route into Arizona and California for early prospectors and pioneers. | '''1846:''' The Mormon Battalion built Cooke's Wagon Road, south of the Gila River. The road became a favorite route into Arizona and California for early prospectors and pioneers. | ||
'''1846:''' U.S. Military under command of Col. Alexander W. Doniphan | '''1846:''' U.S. Military under command of Col. Alexander W. Doniphan engaged the Navajo at Bear Springs. | ||
'''1848-1853:''' Mexico ceded the portion of Arizona north of the Gila River to the United States. This became part of New Mexico Territory in 1850. In 1853, the Gadsden Purchase added the area south of the Gila. | '''1848-1853:''' Mexico ceded the portion of Arizona north of the Gila River to the United States. This became part of New Mexico Territory in 1850. In 1853, the Gadsden Purchase added the area south of the Gila. | ||
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A bibliography that includes some local histories is Donald M. Powell, ''Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography'' (Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press, 1973; FHL book 979.1 A3pa). | A bibliography that includes some local histories is Donald M. Powell, ''Arizona Gathering II, 1950-1969: An Annotated Bibliography'' (Tucson, Arizona: University of Arizona Press, 1973; FHL book 979.1 A3pa). | ||
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