Hunt Road property
This is a property owned by the late George Nerhan at Hunt Road and Skyline.
Nerhan lived in Huachuca City for more than 40 years, owning many properties and businesses there. While some considered the collections of cars and other salvage items he stored on these properties to be eyesores and code violations, Nerhan himself felt that they were legal and not a negative to the community.
Nerhan was mayor from 2001-2009 and served for 12 years on the Town Planning & Zoning Board. His contributions to the community were many, including bringing the pool, improving the ballparks, and getting funding for new sewer lines.
Hunt Road property
This is a property owned by the late George Nerhan at Hunt Road and Skyline. this picture shows a trolley car and school bus located there.
Nerhan lived in Huachuca City for more than 40 years, owning many properties and businesses there. While some considered the collections of cars and other salvage items he stored on these properties to be eyesores and code violations, Nerhan himself felt that they were legal and not a negative to the community.
Nerhan was mayor from 2001-2009 and served for 12 years on the Town Planning & Zoning Board. His contributions to the community were many, including bringing the pool, improving the ballparks, and getting funding for new sewer lines.
Hunt Road houses
This is a property owned by the late George Nerhan at Hunt Road and Skyline.
These buildings were originally bought as salvage from Fort Huachuca from Apache Flats and relocated here. The houses were already on the property when Nerhan purchased it. He had intended to make them into low income housing, but those plans did not materialize. Currently, they are used a storage.
Nerhan lived in Huachuca City for more than 40 years, owning many properties and businesses there. While some considered the collections of cars and other salvage items he stored on these properties to be eyesores and code violations, Nerhan himself felt that they were legal and not a negative to the community.
Nerhan was mayor from 2001-2009 and served for 12 years on the Town Planning & Zoning Board. His contributions to the community were many, including bringing the pool, improving the ballparks, and getting funding for new sewer lines.
Nerhan residence
This is the former residence of the late George Nerhan at 701 E. Patton Street. It was originally build from ammo boxes bought as salvage from Fort Huachuca.
Nerhan lived in Huachuca City for more than 40 years, owning many properties and businesses there. While some considered the collections of cars and other salvage items he stored on these properties to be eyesores and code violations, Nerhan himself felt that they were legal and not a negative to the community.
Nerhan was mayor from 2001-2009 and served for 12 years on the Town Planning & Zoning Board. His contributions to the community were many, including bringing the pool, improving the ballparks, and getting funding for new sewer lines.
Tribute to George Nerhan
This banner honors the late George Nerhan, local resident and former mayor. It hangs on the fence of his former home at 701 E. Patton Street.
Nerhan lived in Huachuca City for more than 40 years, owning many properties and businesses there. He was mayor from 2001-2009 and served for 12 years on the Town Planning & Zoning Board. His contributions to the community were many, including bringing the pool, improving the ballparks, and getting funding for new sewer lines.
Fort Huachuca historical monument
This historical monument located on the west side of Highway 90 commemorates Fort Huachuca. It was erected in 1957 by the Arizona Society Daughters of American Revolution.
Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 during the Indian Wars. The fort plays an important part in the history of Huachuca City because of its close proximity to the town and the fact that many of its past and present residents were connected to the fort in some capacity.
Fort Huachuca historical monument
This historical monument located on the west side of Highway 90 commemorates Fort Huachuca. It was erected in 1957 by the Arizona Society Daughters of American Revolution.
Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 during the Indian Wars. The fort plays an important part in the history of Huachuca City because of its close proximity to the town and the fact that many of its past and present residents were connected to the fort in some capacity.
North Gate, 1964
This is an aerial photograph of North Gate area of Fort Huachuca and Huachuca City, circa 1964.
This former entrance to Fort Huachuca is now closed down.
Lower Huachuca City, 1964
This is an aerial photograph of lower Huachuca City, circa 1964.
North Gate, 1957
This is the North Gate of Fort Huachuca circa 1957, after the reopening.
Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 during the Indian Wars. During World War II, the post housed over 30,000 troops. At war's end, the fort was declared surplus and transferred to the state of Arizona. It was then reactivated during the Korean War. A new era at the fort began in 1954 when control passed to the chief signal officer. It's importance grew from that point as it focused on strategic communications and intelligence.
The fort plays an important part in the history of Huachuca City because of its close proximity to the town and the fact that many of its past and present residents were connected to the fort in some capacity.
North Gate, 1951
This is the North Gate of Fort Huachuca circa 1951, just before re-opening.
Fort Huachuca was established in 1877 during the Indian Wars. During World War II, the post housed over 30,000 troops. At war's end, the fort was declared surplus and transferred to the state of Arizona. It was then reactivated during the Korean War. A new era at the fort began in 1954 when control passed to the chief signal officer. It's importance grew from that point as it focused on strategic communications and intelligence.
The fort plays an important part in the history of Huachuca City because of its close proximity to the town and the fact that many of its past and present residents were connected to the fort in some capacity.
Lower Huachuca City, 1961
This is an aerial photograph of lower Huachuca facing east circa 1961,
Huachuca City General Development Plan, 2002
This general development plan was developed with the assistance of the WLB Group under a grant from the Arizona Department of Commerce. The objective of the plan was to provide a unified vision of the town’s growth and development in accordance with the
wishes of residents, property owners and stakeholders.
This work was done in 2002 when George Nerhan was mayor.
The plan outlines the community’s goal and objectives, establishes the land use and circulation plans and provides recommendations, policies and implementation strategies to meet the goals and objectives.
Old post box
This was one of the post boxes from the post office in lower Huachuca City before it was moved to the current location at 690 Gonzales Blvd. in the 1990s.
Milo Parizek and kids
This is a picture of Milo Parizek (bottom center) and his four children, including in the top row Starlene and Sheri Parizek. Parizek was the owner of Fort Auto Parts in Huachuca City.
Cochise County Comprehensive Land Jurisdiction map
This is a 2002 Comprehensive Plan Growth Areas and Land Jurisdiction map of Cochise County. It shows incorporated cities, private land, state trust land, BLM land, national forest and parks, military reservations, the Willcox Bombing Range, and the San Bernardino Wildlife Refuge.
2018 Zoning Map
This is a zoning map for the town of Huachuca City from 2018.
It shows R1-Residential areas in yellow, R2-Residential areas in green, R3-Residential areas in light blue, R4-Residential areas in in pink, B-Business area in dark blue, and C-Commercial areas in red.
Huachuca City Town Code
This is a copy of the town code as of 2020.
The code of the town of Huachuca City, Arizona, a public record of the town, three copies of which are on file in the office of the town clerk, was hereby reapproved and readopted. (Ord. 15-02 § 1, 2015)
The code is available online at http://www.codepublishing.com/AZ/HuachucaCity/
Council chambers sign
This is the sign inside the current town council chambers.
The Town of Huachuca City is a council-manager form of government. Under this form, residents elect a governing body— including a chief elected official, such as the mayor—to adopt legislation and set policy. The governing body then hires a manager or administrator with broad executive authority to carry out those policies and oversee the local government’s day-to-day operations.
The town's council is comprised of one Mayor and six council members, who are elected by the residents within the jurisdictional boundaries of Huachuca City.
Council chambers
These are the current town council chambers.
The Town of Huachuca City is a council-manager form of government. Under this form, residents elect a governing body— including a chief elected official, such as the mayor—to adopt legislation and set policy. The governing body then hires a manager or administrator with broad executive authority to carry out those policies and oversee the local government’s day-to-day operations.
The town's council is comprised of one Mayor and six council members, who are elected by the residents within the jurisdictional boundaries of Huachuca City.