Fort Defiance, AZ
Fort Defiance, Arizona
- Fort Defiance is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Apache County, Arizona, United States. The city is part of the Navajo Nation and is rich in history and culture.
History[edit | edit source]
- Fort Defiance was established in 1851 by Colonel Edwin Vose Sumner as a military fort to suppress the Navajo people. The city was originally named "Fort Defiance" to represent the U.S. government's defiance of the Navajo people.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Fort Defiance is located at an elevation of 6,982 feet above sea level. The city is situated in the northeastern part of Arizona, near the border of New Mexico.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Fort Defiance is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Fort Defiance Indian Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides healthcare services to the Navajo Nation. The hospital offers a variety of services, including emergency care, primary care, and specialty care.
Tsehootsooi Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- Tsehootsooi Medical Center is another healthcare facility in Fort Defiance. The center provides comprehensive healthcare services, including primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Fort Defiance is served by the Window Rock Unified School District. The district operates several schools in the city, including Window Rock High School, Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center, and Tsehootsooi Intermediate Learning Center.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- The city is served by Arizona State Route 264, which provides access to other parts of the state.
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