"On branch road Prescott to Middleton. Important sheep shipping point.
Named for John K. Cordes, first Post Master and early settler. Before the
railroad came, known as Antelope station. They asked for that name for
their Post Office but there already was an Antelope. Cordes then decided
to name it after his family. Thomas Cordes, father of John K., was U.S.
Internal Revenue Collector for Arizona at Prescott, 1882. Post Office Established
June 9, 1886, John K. Cordes Post Master."
Last Updated: July 15, 2002
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