About Morristown, AZ
Population – 201 (April 2023)
Median home value – $262,000 (Jan 2022)
Morristown is located approximately 50 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix. The first name for the present day community of Morristown was Vulture Siding, but in 1897 after the importance of Vulture Mine had faded, the name changed to Hot Springs Junction because at this station, passengers disembarked from the train to take a stage to Castle Hot Springs. The name was later changed to Morristown to honor the first inhabitant, George Morris, the discoverer of the Mack Morris Mine in Gila County.
The Morristown Store, formerly the Morristown Hotel, is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Much of Morristown is within the municipal planning area of Surprise, and Surprise intends to eventually annex the area. Morristown is a great place for rustic/country living as the commute to most amenities is short and makes rural living a possibility for many.
