How 20 Metro Phoenix cities got their names

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By Benjamin Leatherman | Phoenix New Times

What’s in a name? If you’re talking about the names of the cities and towns that make up the sprawling Phoenix area, it all depends. Some were named for founders. Others got their monikers from nearby landmarks, historical references, and even a few twists of fate.

Here’s how 20 Valley incorporated communities were named:

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