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Timeline Of Phoenix, Arizona History
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Prior to 19th century * 1–300 – Hohokam establish several villages along the Gila River. * 300 – Ceramics appear in the Hohokam culture. * 450 – Pueblo Grande settled (approximate date). * 600–1300 – Hohokam build large network or irrigation canals throughout the area. * 1300 – Hohokam have largest population in the southwest. * 1300–1450 – Periods of drought alternate with flooding (approximate date). * 1450 – Pueblo Grande abandoned due to drought (approximate date). 19th century * 1848 – With the end of the Mexican–American War, the area which includes today's Phoenix becomes part of the United States, as part of the New Mexico Territory. * 1863 – Nearby Wickenburg becomes the first town to be established in what is now Maricopa County, Arizona. * 1865 – Camp McDowell (later Fort McDowell) is set up on the Verde River. * 1867 ** November: Jack Swilling, re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Phoenix Flood Of 1891
The Phoenix flood of 1891 was the largest recorded flood of the Salt River (Arizona), Salt River, occurring from February 19 to February 26. It affected most of the Salt River Valley in Maricopa County, Arizona, and caused damaged to the cities of Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona, Tempe, and Mesa, Arizona, Mesa. The river swelled to over 3 miles wide and caused significant damage, including the destruction of a railroad bridge. The flood was a major precursor to the formation of the Salt River Project. References {{Reflist Events in Phoenix, Arizona February 1891 events Events in Maricopa County, Arizona Floods in the United States Natural disasters in Arizona 1891 in Arizona Territory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
