History: How did Buckeye get its name? - azcentral.com
Jul 17, 2014 · In 1884, Malin M. Jackson named the canal in honor of his native state of Ohio, the Buckeye State. Clanton built 10 miles of the canal, which was completed in 1886. In 1887, Clanton and his...
Buckeye, Arizona - Wikipedia
Buckeye / ˈbʌkaɪ / is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. It is Arizona's second-largest city by area, and it is the westernmost suburb in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Does Buckeye, Arizona's name have anything to do with Ohio? - azcentral.com
Nov 16, 2020 · Buckeye, Arizona was founded in 1888. But it wasn't always called Buckeye. So how did it get that name? And does it have anything to do with Ohio?
Buckeye, Arizona is filled with Ohio spirit - Cleveland 19 News
Dec 29, 2016 · BUCKEYE, AZ (WOIO)- It's more than 2,000 miles away from Northeast Ohio, but the Buckeye connection can't be ignored in Buckeye, Arizona. In fact, that's how Buckeye got …
Buckeye - Arizona Memory Project
Property owners in the area petitioned to have the name of the town “changed forever to Buckeye.” The name of the canal was given by its builder M.M. Jackson after the nickname of his home state of Ohio. Previously known as Sidney the town was established in 1888 but was not incorporated until 1931. The town of Buckeye became a city in 2014.
Why Is Buckeye Named After an Ohio Nut - Arizona Realty …
A buckeye is a nut that grows prolifically in Ohio, and it gets that name because the nuts resemble the eyes of a male deer — a buck. “My clients, particularly those from the Midwest, get a real kick out of the history and connection to Ohio,” said Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Susan Vanhoose
How Buckeye, Arizona Got It’s Name
Given the canals importance to the community, the town’s first Post Office, run by Mr. Clanton’s daughter Cora Jane, was also named Buckeye. As years passed, residents began to favor …
City of Buckeye | Home
Buckeye is one of the fastest growing cities in the country! Find out why our residents love to call Buckeye home and explore everything the city has to offer.
Our Story & Vision | City of Buckeye
Development in what would become Buckeye Valley received its first great boost with the construction of the Buckeye Canal. In May 1885, Malie M. Jackson and his partners J.L. Spain and Henry Mitchell laid out the canal, which was named …
Buckeye Valley History | Chamber of Commerce | Arizona
Discover Buckeye Valley, Arizona's history from the canal to the business district. Learn about its development & evolution. Contact us for more info & economic opportunities.