Waddell, AZ
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About Waddell
- • Singer Marty Robbins, known for "El Paso," once owned a ranch near Waddell.
- • While not invented there, Waddell is deeply connected to Arizona's agricultural heritage.
- • The construction of the Waddell Dam helped establish the community in 1927.
- • Some believe a stagecoach stop existed near present-day Waddell before the town.
- • Major flooding in the early 1900s prompted the need for better water management.
- • It's named after Donald Ware Waddell; founded in 1927, it's unincorporated.
- • With 12,000 residents, it's smaller than nearby Surprise, Arizona.
- • Sitting at 1,086 feet, its elevation is slightly higher than Phoenix.
- • Agriculture, particularly cotton and alfalfa, significantly drives the economy.
- • A tranquil and rural atmosphere offers a peaceful escape from city life.
- • The Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix's NFL team, are about 30 minutes away.
- • The Phoenix Open golf tournament draws huge crowds annually near Waddell.