According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word “county” can be traced to the late 14th century English term for “shire, a definite division of a country or state for political and administrative purposes.” Counties have been providing essential services to people for more than 500 years and are almost as old as the Magna Carta. Coconino County even predates the formation of the State of Arizona. This month, in coordination with the National Association of Counties (NACo), Coconino … [Read more...] about Celebrating County Government Month