Allah, Arizona
Populated place in Arizona, United States
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Allah is a populated place located in Maricopa County, Arizona.[2]
Geography
Allah has an estimated elevation of 1,955 feet (596 m) above sea level.
History
It was originally called "Brill's Ranch",[3] but the name was changed due to its resemblance to a desert in a fictional novel, The Garden of Allah. That name has since been shortened to its current form.[4] Garden of Allah was founded as a resort in 1913 by John Sanger, who bought the Brill Ranch.[5] The resort has been called "likely the first dude ranch in Arizona".[6]
The YMCA opened a summer camp at the site in 1918.[7] A post office operated briefly, from 1917 to 1919.[8] Frances Sanger served as postmaster.[9]
Allah's population was 100 in the 1960 census.[10]
A rail stop was built to accommodate the area.[6] The ruins of the Allah Railroad Station[11] are still visible.
