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| Gillespie, Arizona | |
|---|---|
| Populated place | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MST (UTC-7) |
| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-27470 |
| GNIS feature ID | 24430 |
Gillespie is a populated place situated in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is named after Frank Gillespie, a local rancher who built the nearby Gillespie Dam, as well as expanding the Enterprise Ranch. It has an estimated elevation of 1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.