Arizona Living

Even Arizona natives may be surprised by some of these fun facts about our state.

Arizona is endlessly amazing. There are all sorts of intriguing tidbits of information that define the state. Here are nine more cool, fun, weird facts about Arizona.

Do you know the state fossil? Did you know we have a state neckwear?

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The US Census QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

The Arizona Room offers a special collection focused on the history and culture of Phoenix, Arizona, and its peoples.

To provide Arizonans access to information about their government, their state, and their world by offering content in a variety of formats, preserving Arizona's history for future generations, and empowering local institutions to engage their communities in learning.

Library research guides curated by librarians on a variety of topics to assist with navigating the collections and topics of research.

includes a variety of primary and secondary sources that document the diverse cultural and political history of the region. These collections contribute to and offer a greater understanding of the history and the communities in the area over time. Inclusive historical dates range from the 19th century to the present, with the bulk of collections dating to the 20th and 21st centuries.

Curated links to collections and databases.

Located in the Band Building at 300 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012 on the grounds of Steele Indian School Park, the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center is a historic building that remains from the nearly 100 year old Indian boarding school. Visit the PISVC to learn the true history of Indian boarding schools across America.

Pueblo Grande Museum is located on a 1,500-year-old archaeological site left by the Hohokam culture. The museum has a preserved archaeological site, accessible via trail, with a partially excavated platform mound, a ballcourt, and some replicated prehistoric housing structures. The archaeological site and museum work together to tell the story of the Hohokam culture, as well as the culture of the southwest and the history of Arizona. A National Historic Landmark and an Arizona point of pride, the museum is a part of the City of Phoenix and is the only preserved prehistoric archaeological site within the city.

ASU Library makes a concerted effort to acquire the valuable materials published by our state and local agencies. The Arizona State and Local Government Documents collection currently consists of over 45,000 documents published since 1912. The collection, shelved in the High Density Storage Collection, is filed by a classification system developed by this library. This system, like the Superintendent of Documents classification system, arranges materials by issuing agency rather than by subject. Included are annual reports and budgets for state and local agencies, Arizona Revised Statutes, and the Arizona Administrative Code as well as state legislative materials. The collection also contains state and local government annual reports, budgets and other financial reports, planning documents, and significant reports on topics such as crime, transportation, health, and other areas that affect local governments, as well as journals such as Arizona Wildlife.

ASU Libraries guide to Arizona architects in their Archives.