Blaisdell, Arizona
Blaisdell is a populated place situated in Yuma County, Arizona, which was named after Hiram W. Blaisdell, who had been in charge of the construction of two nearby canals. It has an estimated elevation of above sea level. It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad and U.S. Route 95 12 miles east of Yuma, Arizona.
The Blaisdell Post Office was established on March 23, 1896.
Blaisdell with its railroad connection served as a strategically important link to the short-lived gold rush town of Fortuna, Arizona, located around 15 miles away. There was a stagecoach and road freight link, and also a 4-inch iron water pipeline as Fortuna lacked its own supply.
