Marana, AZ
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About Marana
- • Country singer Marty Robbins owned a ranch in Marana, breeding show horses.
- • The annual Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival has become a regional tradition.
- • Railroad construction in the late 1800s spurred Marana's initial growth and agriculture.
- • A secret WWII airbase was constructed near Marana, training pilots in the desert.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Marana's cotton farming and economy.
- • Named after the Spanish word for 'thicket', it was incorporated in 1977.
- • Home to 57,000, it continues to be one of Arizona's fastest-growing communities.
- • Sitting at 2,000 feet, it enjoys slightly cooler temperatures than Tucson.
- • Agriculture, aerospace, and retail are key sectors in Marana's economy.
- • It feels like a warm, welcoming community with stunning desert views.
- • The Arizona Diamondbacks play spring training games nearby in Tucson.
- • The nearby Tucson Conquistadores host a PGA Tour Champions event.