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Jan. 31
On this date in 1813, John C. Fremont, the fifth territorial governor of Arizona, was born.
On this date in 1884, the Arizona Pioneers’ Historical Society held its organizational meeting in Tucson.
On this date in 1890, the Empire Ranch started a drive of 1,000 head of cattle to California to escape the high freight rates of $7 per head.
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Feb. 1
On this date in 1875, Pinal County was created by an act of the 8th Territorial Legislature from parts of Maricopa and Pima Counties.
On this date in 1913, the Pima County Board of Supervisors authorized the purchase of split logs to be placed with persons living along Speedway Boulevard so they would be handy for use after a hard rain to drag the road.