Palo Verde, Arizona facts for kids
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Palo Verde, Arizona
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The Palo Verde Baptist Church was built in 1890 and is located on 29600 West Old Hwy. 80.
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Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Elevation | 845 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code |
85343
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| Area code(s) | 623 |
Palo Verde is a small community in Maricopa County, Arizona, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated area." This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Palo Verde is located about 40 miles (64 km) west of Phoenix. It is also about 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of downtown Buckeye. You can find it along Historic U.S. Route 80.
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Palo Verde's Early Days
The Palo Verde area began to be settled in 1886. A man named John G. Roberts and his family were among the first to live there. Mr. Roberts was an important person in the community's early history.
He helped build important water systems like the Arizona and Buckeye canals. These canals were very important for farming in the desert. John G. Roberts also worked as a cattle inspector and a deputy sheriff in Buckeye.
The Palo Verde Baptist Church
One of the very first buildings constructed in Palo Verde was the Palo Verde Baptist Church. It was built in 1890 and is still standing today. This church has been a part of the community for a very long time.
Palo Verde Nuclear Station
Even though it shares the same name, the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is not actually in Palo Verde. It is located in a nearby place called Wintersburg. This power plant is a very large facility that creates electricity.
Community Life in Palo Verde
Palo Verde is a "county island." This means it is a small area within the planning boundaries of the nearby town of Buckeye. Because it is a county island, Palo Verde cannot become its own official town. However, it could possibly become part of Buckeye in the future. This process is called annexation.
Train Derailment Near Palo Verde
In 1995, a train derailment happened close to the community of Palo Verde. A derailment is when a train goes off its tracks.
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The Palo Verde Cemetery was established in 1903 and is located on 29600 West Old Hwy. 80.
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Grave of John G. Roberts (1874–1954), founder of Palo Verde
