Groom Creek is an unincorporated community in Yavapai County, in the U.S. state of Arizona.[1]

History

A post office called Groom Creek was in operation between 1901 and 1942.[2] The community was named for Robert W. Groom, a prospector.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Groom Creek, Arizona
  2. "Yavapai County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  3. "Hall of fame". The Daily Courier. July 29, 2001. p. 9A. Retrieved November 2, 2015.

34°28′32″N 112°25′53″W / 34.47556°N 112.43139°W / 34.47556; -112.43139

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