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El Mirage, Arizona

Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, El Mirage was established in 1951. El Mirage = the mirage.
Founded 1951 | Population 40,630 | Peak 40,630 (2024) | County Maricopa County

Top 10 Most Important Events for El Mirage, Arizona

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1951 Inc: NW Phoenix.
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1966 Suburban Expansion: El Mirage grew significantly as part of suburban expansion.
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2010 Modern Era: El Mirage continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: El Mirage continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in El Mirage

Jan 1, 1970
Shattering the Myth: Cesar Chavez’s Dark Secrets Exposed
The recent surge of abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez has ignited a firestorm of criticism from prominent Latino leaders, who…
Jan 1, 1970
Toughest Sheriff America Endorses Donald Trump
PHOENIX, Arizona – On May 21, 2016, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the controversial Maricopa County lawman often dubbed America’s to…
Jan 1, 1970
Young Woman Takes Selfies After Boyfriend Crashes Car Going 112 Miles Hour
PHOENIX, April 8, 2016 — In a story that left people scratching their heads, a 22-year-old woman snapped selfies right after her…
Jan 1, 1970
Trumps Favorability Among Republicans Rise
Washington, D.C. – April 6, 2016 Donald Trump’s standing with Republican voters got a boost this week, as polls showed…
Jan 1, 1970
Wisconsin Begins Drug Testing Food Stamp Recipients
MADISON, Wis. — On March 24, 2016, Wisconsin became the latest state to roll out a controversial drug-testing requirement for ce…
Jan 1, 1970
Arizona Sheriff We Need Armed Citizens Ready Take Down Mass Shooters
PHOENIX, Ariz. – On March 21, 2016, an Arizona sheriff stirred up controversy with a call for everyday citizens to arm themselve…

Complete Historical Timeline

1951 Government
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1966 Culture
Suburban Expansion
2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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NW Phoenix suburb.
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El Mirage = the mirage.
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Fast-growing.
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El Mirage is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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El Mirage was founded in 1951.

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