Coolidge
Located halfway between Phoenix and Tucson, Coolidge was originally built around the cotton growing industry. Today, the town still produces cotton - but many of the old cotton fields have become housing developments for a friendly, growing town where families enjoy a casual lifestyle. Central Arizona College is within the city limits and houses a branch of Northern Arizona University as well as its many programs. And because it's just a short drive to both Phoenix and Tucson, Coolidge offers easy access to professional sports, car races, ballet, symphony, concerts and major universities.
For Visitors Information:
320 W. Central Avenue
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-3009
Visit the Official Coolidge Website
- County: Pinal
- Year of Incorporation: 1945
- Elevation: 1,427
- Population: 10,261
Coolidge Attractions
Coolidge hosts two annual three-day events: Cotton Days in early March and Coolidge Days in October. Coolidge is also home to the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument — the first site in the United States to be designated as a national monument. Located right in town, the monument features an ancient Hohokam "great house," and also sponsors a Native American Music Fest in late January. Additional events include Easter in the Park, Kids Kamp in June & July, a 4th of July celebration, Halloween Carnival and Christmas in the Park.
Coolidge History & Culture
Coolidge was founded in 1925 on land owned by R.J. Jones, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1904 and originally lived in Phoenix before purchasing land in what is now Coolidge. The Southern Pacific Railroad built a main railroad line through the area and the completion of the Roosevelt Dam ensured adequate transportation and water. Jones realized that this area would be a strategic location between Phoenix and Tucson.
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