Avondale Arizona

Distance from downtown: 15 miles
Web: www.ci.avondale.az.us

Situated along the Agua Fria River just north of its junction with the Gila River, Avondale is building out from its humble roots.

The city began in 1840 as a 280-acre homestead founded by cowboy Billy Moore along the wagon road from Phoenix to California. The city incorporated in 1946.

With its location along Interstate 10, Avondale is expected to grow rapidly. Major employers include Avondale Elementary School District, Wal-Mart Supercenter, and Fry's Food and Drug.

Avondale is home to Estrella Mountain Community College and the 78,484-seat Phoenix International Raceway.

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