Williams, Arizona

Williams, Arizona
Steam locomotive 29 and train sitting at Williams Depot, 1993
Nickname: 
Gateway to the Grand Canyon
Location of Williams in Coconino County, Arizona
U.S. Census Map
Williams
Location in the United States
Williams
Williams (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°15′34″N 112°09′04″W / 35.25944°N 112.15111°W / 35.25944; -112.15111
Country United States
State Arizona
CountyCoconino
Settled1881
IncorporatedJuly 9, 1901
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorDon Dent
 • Vice MayorFrank McNelly
 • City ManagerTim Pettit
Area
 • Total
44.17 sq mi (114.41 km2)
 • Land43.83 sq mi (113.52 km2)
 • Water0.34 sq mi (0.89 km2)
Elevation
6,916 ft (2,108 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,202
 • Density73.1/sq mi (28.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (MST)
ZIP code
86046
Area code928
FIPS code04-83160
GNIS feature ID2412267
WebsiteCity of Williams

Williams is a city in Coconino County, Arizona, United States, located west of Flagstaff. As of the 2020 census, Williams had a population of 3,202. It lies on the routes of Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. It is also the southern terminus of the Grand Canyon Railway, which takes visitors to Grand Canyon Village.

Also known as the "Gateway to the Grand Canyon", Williams was the last city on Historic Route 66 to be bypassed by Interstate 40.

The Historic Downtown District covers six square blocks.