The suburb was originally named Black Range in the 1850s and 1860s, before being renamed Lavington in 1910.

The Black Range lies almost entirely within the Gila National Forest.

This led to a silver rush, and silver and gold mines flourished in the Black Range through the end of the 19th century.

The Emory cauldron, located in the Black Range, was active approximately 34.9 Ma.

The Table Top area is mostly flat, but includes part of the Black Range in the south and east.

On Sunday night snow began to fall on the Black Range.

Pye's claim, and the success of his mine set off a silver rush with hundreds of silver mines being opened in the Black Range.

The sun was setting behind the Black Range, shedding a golden glory over the Basin.

On the 15 June 1909 Lavington was officially named, having previously been known as Black Range.

The wilderness area lies along the crest of the Black Range.