Phoenix Townsite
National Register of Historic Places

Phoenix Townsite

Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
Listed
November 7, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78000550

Location

Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
33.44986, -112.06566

Significance

Phoenix Townsite is a historic district in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1978, under reference number 78000550. It is recognized for its significance in Community Planning and Development.

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Overview
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The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
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Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
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Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
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Nearby Historic Sites

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0.2 mi
Phoenix Union High School Historic District
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0.2 mi

Nearby Battles

Hohokam Canal System Conflicts — Phoenix Basin
1400Pre-Columbian
0.1 mi
La Ciudad Hohokam Warfare Evidence
1200Pre-Columbian
1 mi
Hohokam Defensive Compound – Pueblo Grande
1350Pre-Columbian
2.4 mi
Hohokam Fortification at Pueblo Grande
1150Pre-Columbian
2.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Phoenix Townsite listed on the National Register?

Phoenix Townsite was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Phoenix Townsite?

Phoenix Townsite is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Phoenix Townsite?

The period of significance for Phoenix Townsite is recorded as the listed era.

Can I research the history near Phoenix Townsite?

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