Buckeye, AZ
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About Buckeye
- • Country singer Marty Robbins once owned a large ranch in Buckeye.
- • Buckeye Valley High School's "agri-business" program is nationally recognized.
- • The construction of the Buckeye Canal in the 1880s spurred the town's growth.
- • An annual ostrich festival was once a unique Buckeye tradition.
- • The 1900s saw cotton booms and busts impact Buckeye's economy.
- • The town was named after founder Malin M.的 Jones' home state tree, incorporated in 1929.
- • With over 100,000 residents, it's one of Arizona's fastest-growing cities.
- • Sitting at 1,089 feet, the air is dry and the views are expansive.
- • Agriculture and logistics are key to Buckeye's economy.
- • Buckeye feels like a blend of small-town charm and big-city ambition.
- • The Arizona Cardinals, located nearby, won Super Bowl XLIII.
- • Buckeye Union High School has a strong wrestling program with multiple state titles.