1970Architecture
It was named after the towering man-made fountain in the center of town, built in 1970, and once the tallest in the world..
1979History
The Greening of the Fountain tradition began in 1979.
1989Government
The town was incorporated in 1989.
1990History
Between the 1990 and 2000 censuses it was the eighth-fastest-growing place among cities and towns in Arizona.
1999History
Juels' Fountain Hills Observatory (678), where 475 asteroids were discovered between 1999 and 2003, including 20898 Fountainhills.
2011History
Retrieved October 26, 2011.
2016History
The median value of an owner-occupied housing during the period 2016–2020 was estimated at $402,100.
2018Culture
== Arts and culture ==
=== International Dark Sky Community ===
In January 2018, the town of Fountain Hills was designated an International Dark Sky Community by the Internat...
2020History
== Demographics ==
As of the census of 2020, there were 23,820 people in 11,918 households in the town.
2021History
As of 2021, 34 communities in the world have earned the Community designation, among Dark Sky Reserves, Parks, and Sanctuaries.
2023History
Rachael Goodwin has been the Town Manager since 2023.
2024History
Other signature events include a 4 July celebration, an annual Music Fest, Irish Fest, and Concours in the Hills — a car show which featured over 1,000 vehicles and 50,000 atten...