Cemeteries in Phoenix (City)
Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Phoenix, the capital of Arizona and seat of Maricopa County, was founded in 1867 on the site of ancient Hohokam canals, which once supported a thriving Indigenous agricultural society.
Early American settlers, primarily from the southern United States, began farming the Salt River Valley using these historic irrigation systems. The town was officially incorporated in 1881 and became the territorial capital in 1889. Growth accelerated with the arrival of the railroad and the completion of major water projects like the Roosevelt Dam in the early 20th century. Phoenix attracted settlers and immigrants from Mexico, Europe, and later, across the U.S., contributing to its transformation into a major urban center. Today, it is one of the nation’s largest cities.
Cemeteries such as Greenwood Memory Lawn and Pioneer and Military Memorial Park reflect Phoenix’s early frontier heritage and its diverse cultural roots.
Early American settlers, primarily from the southern United States, began farming the Salt River Valley using these historic irrigation systems. The town was officially incorporated in 1881 and became the territorial capital in 1889. Growth accelerated with the arrival of the railroad and the completion of major water projects like the Roosevelt Dam in the early 20th century. Phoenix attracted settlers and immigrants from Mexico, Europe, and later, across the U.S., contributing to its transformation into a major urban center. Today, it is one of the nation’s largest cities.
Cemeteries such as Greenwood Memory Lawn and Pioneer and Military Memorial Park reflect Phoenix’s early frontier heritage and its diverse cultural roots.
Cemeteries & Memorials in Phoenix and Sub-Regions
- National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, 100,961 records