Northern Mexico and the US Southwest
Tonto Apache Tribe
Lands
Payson, Gila County, Arizona, United States
Countries United States
Facts 3
Land
In 2010, land for the Tonto Apache Tribe was acquired in trust following a land exchange with the U.S. Forest Service.
As of 2010 Source: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Reservation proclamation for trust land belonging to the Tonto Apache Tribe of Arizona (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
History
In 1875, Tonto and Yavapai people were forcibly moved from the Rio Verde Reserve to San Carlos. Some Tonto families later returned to Payson.
As of 1875 Source: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Tonto Apache Tribe (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Today
The Tonto Apache Tribe is based beside Payson in northwestern Gila County, Arizona.
Source: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Tonto Apache Tribe (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Context and resources
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