Timeline
Maricopa has a rich culture of community that goes back thousands of years. Native
Americans farmed and traded in the area long before Europeans arrived and made it a stop
on a route along the Gila River. Stage routes and train stops made a point of trade and transportation in the 1800s.
Agriculture advance in the area as water was pumped from the
abundant aquifer. Today, Maricopa is a growing community of families and friends – still
rich in historical value.
Maricopa Timeline
Pre-history
Huhugam 1st people to live in the area, also known as the Ancestorial Sonoran Desert People.
Pre-European time
Akimel O’odham settled the area around Maricopa Wells.
1846
General Kearny and the Army of the West Mormon Battalion march through the area.
1848
War with Mexico ends, US Territory established.
1854
Gadsden Purchase adds area to the U.S.
1857
Maricopa Wells stagecoach stop is established.
1863
Territory of Arizona established.
1879
Maricopaville is established as a railroad stop.
1887
Current site of Maricopa established by railroad.
Feb 14, 1912
Statehood of Arizona granted.
Oct. 15, 2003
City of Maricopa incorporated.
Feb. 14, 2012
Arizona Centennial celebrated.
Oct. 22, 2022
Historical Society Museum Opens.
Oct. 12, 2023
City of Maricopa’s 20th Anniversary of incorporation.
Please note that the Maricopa Historical Society is in the City of Maricopa in Pinal county, not to be confused with the County of Maricopa.
