Explore Pinal County
Superstition Mountain
Perhaps nowhere in the entire United States is there an area full of legend, history and intrigue as the rugged 160,000
Apache Junction, AZ LandmarksGoldfield Ghost Town
In the 1890s, Goldfield was a booming community. The first gold-strike was made in 1892, and it took just a little under a year before the town came to life. One rich strike after another supported the town and approximately 4000 people who lived in the district for five rich years.
Apache Junction, AZ Pioneer HistoryPinal County Courthouse
Built in 1891, the second Pinal County Courthouse is the oldest public building in daily use in Arizona. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Florence, AZ Historic CourthousesHistoric Coke Ovens in Box Canyon
The Historic Coke Ovens, otherwise known as charcoal kilns, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, were built in 1882 along the Gila River by the Pinal Consolidated Mining Company, and are so inaccessible that their preservation is easily understood.
Florence, AZ Historic SitesJesus Martinez House
In 1888, Florence staged her most famous gunfight between ex-sheriff, Pete Gabriel and his former deputy, Joe Phy. The shooting started in the Tunnel Saloon and ended in the middle of Main Street. Gabriel survived; Phy died a few hours later. Also surviving the showdown was a 6 x 4
Florence, AZ Historic HomesBarleens Arizona Opry
Whether you live here or you are just visiting the beautiful Valley of the Sun, treat yourself to a fun-filled evening at Barleens Arizona Opry. This operation boasts a tenure of 25 years and now debuts an exciting new show for the 21st century!
Apache Junction, AZ TheatresApache Trail
The Apache Trail Historic Road was designated a historic road on June 20, 1986
Apache Junction, AZ LandmarksMcFarland State Park
This adobe structure is the first Pinal County Courthouse built in 1877. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Florence, AZ Historic Courthouses