Hayden is a copper mining community in transition. It was founded in 1909 by Hayden, Stove and Company, which operated mines near the community, and named for Charles Hayden, president of the mining company. In 1958, Hayden was among 11 municipalities nationwide given the coveted All- American City designation. The community is in the southern part of Gila County on state Highway 177, about 30 miles southeast of Superior and 35 miles south of Globe.

Gallery Photos © 2007 Beth Krueger