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Buckeye
Buckeye owes its prosperity to the farsighted pioneers who built the canal after which the town was named. Buckeye's agricultural past is still visible in the rambling acres of cotton and alfalfa; her future evident in housing developments and shopping centers springing up amid those fields. Just 35 miles west of Phoenix, the gentle desert landscape provides a welcome relief from the bustle and congestion of the big city, and the "small country town" personality remains in the friendly residents.
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508 E. Monroe Ave.
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-2727
- County: Maricopa
- Year of Incorporation: 1929
- Elevation: 869
- Population: 41,000
Buckeye Attractions
With the subtle rolls of the Buckeye Hills to the south and the majestic peaks of the White Tank Mountains to the north, opportunities for hiking and biking abound. Bird watchers will delight at the Arlington and Robbins Butte wildlife areas, and trails there also offer glimpses of native desert animals. The Buckeye Museum holds a trove of local history, and you can drive a stretch of historic Route 80, southern sister of historic Route 66. Buckeye's airport offers skydiving lessons and flight instruction. Visit the Chamber office for a Historic Downtown Driving Tour booklet and a host of other information. The Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo comes to town in March during Pioneer Days, or enjoy the Demolition Derby in May or November. Glow on Monroe heads through downtown Buckeye in December, and Heritage Days take place in October.
Buckeye History & Culture
Thomas N. Clanton arrived around 1877 from Iowa, settling in the area that is now Buckeye. The original canal was built by Malin Jackson, Joshua Spain and Henry Mitchel, bringing water to develop the arid landscape. Jackson named the canal Buckeye after his home state of Ohio, and although the town, founded in 1888, was originally named Sidney, it was changed to Buckeye in 1910. A number of historic buildings remain from the late 1800s to the early 1900s and are included in our Historic Downtown Driving Tour. Helzapoppin' Days began in the fall of 1935 and continue as Pioneer Days, now held each spring. The town's new Heritage Park is destined to be a celebration of Buckeye's agricultural past, with a restored cotton gin, working mini-gin and permanent farm fields. Petroglyphs and rock art are visible in the White Tanks, evidence of the Hohokam who lived here prior to 1450 AD.
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