"In 1909, the Arizona Gazette noted that under the name of
Johannesberg a new town had sprung into existence at this location. It
was short-lived. When in 1920 the main highway changed its route from Vicksburg
to bypass the location of old Johannesberg, merchants moved from Vicksburg
to the new location and named it "Hope" to reflect their own wishes for
renewed business. No other explanation of the name has been uncovered."
Barnes, Will C.; Granger, Byrd (ed.) Arizona
Place Names University of Arizona Press 1960.
P. 374
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