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The town of Eholt was founded in 1898 and served as a CPR headquarters for the hauling of copper mined in nearby Phoenix. At its peak Eholt had a population of 300 and boasted five hotels, three restaurants, a livery, a butcher shop, a drug store, a clothing and dry goods store, a blacksmith shop and other amenities. 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... For other meanings of CPR, see CPR (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Valley of the Sun Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated February 25, 1881 Mayor Phil Gordon (D) Area    - City 1,230. ...

Eholt's initial proseperity did not last long however. A CPR strike in 1908 was enough to drive many of the townsfolk away. The town clinged for survival until 1912 when a fire broke out. Later that year most of the CPR facilities were moved to Grandforks. Eholt died in 1949 with the closing of its post office. By this time the population had dwindled to 17.

Today, all that remains of Eholt is a cement pillar and a commemorative sign in the midst of farm land.