Sheldon is a populated place situated in Greenlee County, Arizona, United States, near the border with New Mexico.[2] It is named after Lionel Sheldon, who served as governor of the New Mexico Territory from 1881 to 1885. A post office was opened at this location in 1908, and remained in operation until its closure in 1919.
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sheldon, Arizona
- ^ "Sheldon (in Greenlee County, AZ) Populated Place Profile". AZ Hometown Locator. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
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