Winslow, AZ

About Winslow

• • Singer-songwriter, Mitch Easter, known for REM collaborations, was born in Winslow.
• • The Standin' on the Corner Park, celebrating the Eagles' song, originated here.
• • The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad's arrival in 1880 established Winslow.
• • The Painted Desert Indian Center houses a petrified wood collection.
• • The 1905 fire destroyed much of the business district, prompting rebuilding.
• • It's named for railroad executive Edward F. Winslow and was founded in 1880.
• • With roughly 9,000 residents, it's smaller than its '70s peak.
• • At 4,883 feet, the air is thin and the views are expansive.
• • Transportation, particularly rail and road, remains a key industry.
• • A quiet, nostalgic charm permeates, evoking simpler times and open roads.
• • The Arizona Cardinals, while in Phoenix, are the closest NFL team.
• • Winslow High School's football team has a storied history of state championships.

Songs About Winslow