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The first Church in Rittenhouse was constructed in 1921 on the east side of Ellsworth Road, just north of the railroad tracks, in the community we all now know as Queen Creek. Although the Historical Society's records don'
Queen Creek, AZ Historic ChurchesDuring the 1930s, Chandler Heights was a bustling little community. Stretching seven miles along the Hunt Highway at the base of the San Tan Mountains, it offered perfect soil for citrus trees, a mostly mild climate, methods of crop irrigation and beautiful views.
Queen Creek, AZ Historic Post OfficesThe Old Rittenhouse Elementary School, was built in 1925. Used as a school through 1982, this building is now on the National Registry for Historic Places. Ever wondered how Power, Sossaman, Hawes and Ellsworth roads got their names? Who was Rittenhouse? Where was the first school?
Queen Creek, AZ MuseumsThe Desert Wells Stage Stop is reported to have been a small spur stop for the Arizona Stage Company, founded in 1868
Queen Creek, AZ Pioneer LifeThe first Catholic Church building in Queen Creek was constructed in 1960 when the congregation acquired a barracks building from the base, and moved it to this site. It'
Queen Creek, AZ Historic ChurchesLooking for some cool and affordable summer fun? Surprise's 10,562-square-foot Aquatics Center takes swimming beyond the box....
Quilters Point of View Annual Quilt Show A huge display of quilted and sewn items Gift Quilt Tickets $1 each Quilting demo...