PARKER

Parker, Arizona is located on the east bank of the Colorado River. The Parker "Area" includes several separate but interested areas: the Town of Parker, Parker South, the Parker Valley, the Parker Strip and the communities of Earp, Parker Dam and Big River on the California side of the river. The Town of Parker is a one square mile area that was founded in 1908. In 1983, voters formed La Paz County, carved from the northern portion of Yuma County. Parker became the county seat for the newly-formed La Paz County... Tribal history in the area is evidenced by numerous petroglyphs, intaglios, pictographs and ancient trails. The Tribal Museum and Library have a wealth of information that preserves and interprets the unique history and heritage of each of the four tribes. The Tribal Museum maintains two national historic sites: the Old Mohave Presbyterian Mission and the frontier community of La Paz. Both are open to the public. During World War II, thousands of American citizens of..

Also known as: Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, Parker Motor Company

Primary location: Parker United States