Heber-Overgaard, Arizona

Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Heber-Overgaard as viewed from SR260 at mile post 307.
Heber-Overgaard as viewed from SR260 at mile post 307.
Motto: 
"Always In Season"
Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
Location in Navajo County and the state of Arizona
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona is located in Arizona
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona is located in the United States
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Location in United States
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona is located in North America
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
Location in North America
Coordinates: 34°24′47″N 110°33′52″W / 34.41306°N 110.56444°W / 34.41306; -110.56444
Country United States
State Arizona
CountyNavajo
Settled1883
Established1890
Government
 • TypeUnincorporated
 • BodyNavajo County Board of Supervisors
Area
 • Total
6.86 sq mi (17.77 km2)
 • Land6.86 sq mi (17.77 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation6,627 ft (2,020 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,898[1]
 • Density422.45/sq mi (1,094.14/km2)
DemonymsHeberite, Overgaardian
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST (no DST))
ZIP Codes
85928, 85933
Area code928
FIPS code04-32310
GNIS ID(s)2408368[3]
Major airportMogollon Airpark
State Routes
Websiteheberovergaard.org

Heber-Overgaard is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. Situated atop the Mogollon Rim, the community lies at an elevation of 6,627 feet (2,020 m).[4] The population was 2,898[1] at the 2020 census. Heber and Overgaard are technically two unincorporated communities, but as of the 1990 census, their proximity led to the merged name of "Heber-Overgaard".

Heber was settled in 1883, by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and the town is named after either Heber J. Grant or Heber C. Kimball, both prominent members of the LDS church.[5] Overgaard, adjoining Heber, was settled ca. 1936 and was named after the owner of the first sawmill, Kristen Kristensen (Chris) Overgaard.[6]

Heber-Overgaard's early economy was founded on dry farming and ranching while tourism, retirement and timbering are the basis for present day industry.

  1. ^ a b "Heber-Overgaard CDP, Arizona". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heber-Overgaard, Arizona
  4. ^ "Feature Detail Report for: Heber". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  5. ^ Granger, Byrd H. (1983). Arizona's names : X marks the place. Falconer Pub. Co. ISBN 0918080185.
  6. ^ lazylresort.com (2014). "Heber-Overgaard History". Archived from the original on August 21, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2014.