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Summary
14 Feb 1871 - Arizona created Maricopa County from land in Yavapai County.[20] This county named for the Maricopa Indians.18 Feb 1871 - Arizona discontinued Pah-Ute County.[21] In effect, withdrawing claim to that land after exhausting all legal recourse. The remnant of Pah-Ute County still in Arizona was returned to Mohave County.