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Introduction to Buckeye, Arizona
Buckeye, Arizona is 24 miles SW of Peoria, Arizona and 29 miles W of Phoenix, Arizona. It is in Maricopa County. The town is part of the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. The population of Buckeye is 6,537.
Buckeye History
Thomas Newt Clanton and his family became the first permanent European residents in Buckeye when they arrived in 1887. In 1888, a town established. The town was named Sidney in 1910, but later renamed Buckeye because of the importance of the nearby Buckeye Canal. The area’s first post office was established in 1888.
Buckeye and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Buckeye
The Buckeye Hills Regional Park provides opportunities for camping, hiking and target-shooting. The Robins Butte Wildlife Sanctuary is also a popular nearby destination. Local museums include the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum, the Arizona State Capitol Museum and the Bead Museum.
Buckeye Transportation
Flights are available from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Buckeye Higher Education
Glendale Community College, Arizona State University-West and the Devry Institute of Technology are some of the local colleges and universities.
Comparing Buckeye to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):
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