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Apache Junction, Arizona

Located in Pinal County, Arizona, Apache Junction was established in 1978. Gateway to the Superstition Mountains and the legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine. At the junction of the historic Apache Trail.
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Founded 1978 | Population 43,083 | Peak 43,083 (2024) | County Pinal County

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1978 Founded: Apache Junction was founded as a railroad town in Pinal County.
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1978 Incorporated: East Phoenix metro.
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1978 Postwar Growth: Apache Junction grew rapidly during the postwar suburban expansion.
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2010 Modern Era: Apache Junction continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Did You Know?

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Gateway to the Superstition Mountains and the legend of the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine.
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At the junction of the historic Apache Trail.
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Eastern edge of the Phoenix metro.
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Apache Junction is located in Pinal County, Arizona.
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Apache Junction was founded in 1978.

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