Metro Phoenix Relocation Guide 2008 - (Page 30) Pinal County Newcomers and people considering Casa Grande as a hometown are discovering in droves the superb local economy, the wide range of services, fantastic location and proximity to metropolitan areas, relaxed way of life, and seven months of incredible weather. Most importantly, the progressive, positive community spirit and friendly, relaxed lifestyle that has brought Casa Grande through hardship and prosperity for 126 years helps people relocating to Casa Grande immediately feel, as do area residents, that this is the hometown they have been looking for. The story of Casa Grande begins in the dust of the vast low desert from which the community first took root in 1879. Crews working on the Southern Pacific railroad couldn’t take the heat and quit working. Supplies stacked up and when the work on the railroad moved on, the new settlement stayed. After moving the post office that Southern Pacific had been carting around, this end-ofthe-line spot in the middle of Arizona was appropriately named “Terminus.” It was later renamed Casa Grande for its location to the Casa Grande Ruins, 20 miles to the east. The same hardy and enthusiastic community spirit that continues to shape Casa Grande today first showed its face when the downtown business district burned three times in the late 1880s and was rebuilt each time by the merchants and townspeople who rallied together to save the town. A mining slump in the early 1900s again nearly destroyed Casa Grande, and the business district had only a mercantile, a saloon and two smaller stores. The agricultural industry rescued the town and it has continued to develop and thrive. Today, there are hundreds of businesses and industries in Casa Grande and more are relocating or opening their doors in the city every day. The City government’s excellent plan for long-range growth is very effective, the area offers many fine schools, houses of worship, medical facilities, and every amenity a citizen or visitor might want. Casa Grande sports a variety of lush area golf courses, parks, restaurants, and shopping. From the small specialty shops of the beautifully restored historic downtown district to the Outlets at Casa Grande, this city has it all. The gorgeous fall, winter and spring weather is the perfect backdrop for our jam-packed schedule of festivals, celebrations and events to area residents and visitors. AREA STATISTICS Area: 60 square miles Loc. South of Phoenix at I-10 & I-8 Library: Casa Grande Public 449 N Drylake St. Population: Est. 38,500 School District: Casa Grande #4 Utilities: Electric-APS, Gas- SW Gas Co. Water: AZ Water Co. Telephone – Qwest Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce 575 N. Marshall St. Casa Grande 85222 520/836-2125 www.casagrandechamber.org The community has attracted retirees, families’ and nature lovers from all over the world, but still manages to retain its rural and non hectic lifestyle. This area includes the residential subdivisions of Superstition Mountain, Mountain Brook Village, Gold Canyon, Peralta Road, and Queen Valley. The attraction of new housing developments, golf courses, outdoor recreation and rural lifestyle will make this city a major growth area. An average of over 200 sunny days per year, and moderate temperatures of 93 degrees in mid summer and 53 degrees in January allow for many hours of hiking and horseback riding the trails in and around Superstition Mountain. These historic and beautiful mountains offer the hiker a step back in history, with trails that start at the Lost Dutchman State Park and takes hikers to historic trails through elevations of 5,000 feet up the Mountain. Area Statistics Apache Junction Gold Canyon The year-round population in mid 2006 was estimated at 35,400. Each year between mid October to mid April seasonal residents increase the population to more than 76,000. Close too, but far enough away from the big city hustle and bustle, Apache Junction still offers the rural feel that many families and retirees are looking for. The Apache Junction area is an inviting oasis in the stress filled environment of today, and is fast becoming a popular destination for families, vacationers and business The Superstition Freeway brings the pristine foothills of the Superstition Mountains within reach of downtown Phoenix and the east valley. Approximately eight miles southeast of Apache Junction, nestled at the foot of the mountains is the growing community of Gold Canyon, This unincorporated community often described as part of Apache Junction was created from a working cattle ranch and in the 1980’s a development company built the Gold Canyon Hotel that today is the home of two of Arizona’s finest golf courses, Dinosaur Mountain and Sidewinder. 30 Relocation Guide™ Area: 35 square miles Apache Junction Public Library, 1177 N. Idaho Road, 480/474-8555 Location: 35 miles SE of Phoenix Combined Population: Approx.: 35,400 Schools: Apache Junction Unified School District (All Levels) Utilities: electric-SRP; gas-SW Gas; water-Arizona Water Co. and Apache Junction Water Co. Superstition Mountain Comm. Fac. Telephone: Qwest. Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce 567 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction 85217 480/982-31410 photo by Lisa A. Barnes http://www.casagrandechamber.org
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