Teec Nos Pos Arizona
“Trees in a Circle” is the meaning of Teec Nos Pos. It took its name from the cottonwoods that grow around the remote northeast Arizona area trading posts. The four states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah, also known as the Four Corners, meet in this vicinity. Several stories were accounted on how the community got its name, but the most common story shared by many is the name “T’iis nazbas” was given to the area in the 1880’s after several cottonwood trees standing side by side forming a large circle with a radius of 50 to 60 feet were found. A few residents mention that only a single tree remains to this day. Another story was that there was a tree which bloomed to a near perfect circle during the summer months but what the tree is, remains a mystery to this day. A few local elders say that it was a Navajo Willow tree but others say it was a large cotton tree.
Teec Nos Pos later became popular for its distinct weaving style. Weavings made in this area were the most intricately detailed among others. Teec Pos designs were reported to be influenced by photographs of Persian Rugs which were shown to the townsfolk over a hundred years ago. On historical accounts, the weavers of this style have remained to prefer the brightly colored commercial wool yarns in order to augment the power or their designs.
It has a total population of 1,323 based on U.S. Census 2000.
