Snowflake & Taylor

Our Community

Snowflake

Snowflake’s history began in 1878 when five families, led by William J. Flake, settled in the Silver Creek Valley. Flake had purchased the Rancho Rio Plata from James Stinson, who raised cattle to feed soldiers at Fort Apache. Flake and the other families were among the numerous individuals sent by the Mormon Church President Brigham Young to establish religious colonies throughout the southwest. In September, 1878, Flake met with Mormon Apostle Erastus Snow, who was dedicating the new Mormon colonies. The two men named the new community by combining their last names, Snow and Flake.

Taylor

On January 23, 1878, James Pearce settled in Taylor, the first Mormon settler along the Silver Creek. He was joined by John Sandifird in March, along with additional families from 1878 to 1881 to form the town of Taylor, which was named after John Taylor, third President of the Mormon Church.

Two Towns, One Community

Snowflake and Taylor, both located along the peaceful Silver Creek Valley, enjoy a colorful four-season climate with plentiful sunshine and mild year-round temperatures. The local population has grown dramatically in recent years with prosperous industry, commercial expansion and modern infrastructure.

Today both towns full of country charm and rich in history share performing arts, schools, parks, and many celebrations.

Basic Information

  • Founded: 1878
  • Elevation: 5,600
  • 2016 Combined Population: 10,000
  • Location: Navajo County
  • Sales Tax: 9.43%

Emergency Services

For emergencies dial 911.

  • Snowflake-Taylor Police Department
    602 S Main St, Snowflake
    Non-emergency:
    928-536-7500
  • Taylor-Snowflake Fire & Medical Department
    Station #1

    411 W Paper Mill Road, Taylor
    Business Office:
    928-536-7900
  • Taylor-Snowflake Fire & Medical Department,
    Station #2

    325 W 4th St South, Snowflake
    Business Office:
    928-536-7900

Community Facilities: Snowflake

Snowflake offers a broad range of facilities including the Stinson Museum, historic home tours, a library, Senior Center, 27-hole municipal golf course, and municipal parks that offer tennis, raquetball, basketball and volleyball courts, skatepark, splash pad, playgrounds, picnic and barbeque areas, and an ampitheater. Snowflake is also home to the Snowflake Arizona LDS Temple, the 108th temple to be built in the world.

Featured attractions include celebrations, arts and crafts shows, car show, Pioneer Days parade and rodeo, softball and golf tournaments.

Community Facilities: Taylor

The Town of Taylor is home to a lighted, professional rodeo arena seating more than 5,000 where several rodeos are held throughout the summer. Other facilities include the Taylor Museum and Visitor Center, historic home tours, Taylor Municipal Airport, and municipal parks that offer pickleball, raquetball, basketball and volleyball courts, soccer and baseball fields, picnic and barbeque areas, playgrounds and walking trails.

Featured attractions include various celebrations, fun runs, Firing of the Anvil for 4th of July, rodeos, fireworks, and softball tournaments.