Learn about Arizona's history from its Native American origins to its statehood in 1912. Explore its geography, culture, and attractions, including the Grand Canyon.

It is the sixth largest state in the country and was the last of the 48 conterminous states to be admitted to the union (1912). Arizona is bordered to the west by California and Nevada, to the north by Utah, to the east by New Mexico, and to the south by Mexico.

A comprehensive timeline of Arizona history from pre-history to modern period, covering major events, explorers, wars, and discoveries. Learn about the cultural, political, and economic development of the state from ancient times to the present.

During the past 2,000 years the prehistoric societies that developed within Arizona were highly organized and advanced. Many of these Native American groups lived in durable masonry villages called pueblo s (from the Spanish word meaning “town” or “village”).

Arizona Historical Digital Newspapers. The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records has the largest collection of historic Arizona newspapers in the state spanning from the first Arizona newspaper published in 1859, to curre...

Learn about the history of Arizona from pre-Columbian times to the present, with important dates and events. Explore the cultures, conflicts, and achievements of the people who inhabited and shaped the state.

Learn about the major events and figures that shaped Arizona's history, from pre-Columbian times to the present. Explore the state's geography, culture, politics, economy and conflicts through photos and stories.

This timeline is a chronology of significant events in the history of the U.S. State of Arizona and the historical area now occupied by the state.

1846-1848 Mexico gains its independence from Spain and considers most of what is modern-day Arizona as part of its land. American mountain men enter Arizona to trap beaver. Texas War against Mexico begins the weakening of Mexican power in land close to the United States.