The town of Phoenix was officially
recognized on May 4, 1868, when the Board of Supervisors of Yavapai County (which
at the time encompassed Phoenix), formed an election precinct there.
The Phoenix post office was established June 15, 1868, with Jack Swilling as postmaster.
The coming of the railroad in the 1880s was the first of several important events
that revolutionized the economy of Phoenix.
On February 14, 1912, President William Howard Taft approved Arizona's statehood,
making Phoenix the state capital.
Phoenix has been selected four times since 1950 as an All-America City, rare among
larger cities. |
Phoenix is young by historical
standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
Visitors, residents and businesses will find that Phoenix offers just about everything
in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, lodging and financial
opportunities.
ZIP codes for Phoenix AZ 85003, 85004, 85006, 85007, 85008, 85009, 85012, 85013,
85014, 85015, 85016, 85017, 85018, 85019, 85020, 85021, 85022, 85023, 85024, 85027,
85028, 85029, 85031, 85032, 85033, 85034, 85035, 85037, 85040, 85041, 85042, 85043,
85044, 85045, 85048, 85050, 85051, 85052, 85053, 85054, 85085, 85086, 85087. |
