There was an ancient farming community called Hohokam. Hohokam community had very sophisticated culture. They had an exceptional irrigation system that helped them to master the desert. This village was located at the heart of a big agricultural society of the past. Casa Grande Ruins is the preserve of this community’s village and a house. It became a national monument in 1918

Casa Grande lies in the Sonoran desert, which is in the Southern Arizona. It is the first prehistoric site that is established in the country. Initially it had an area of 480 acres. Later it was reduced to 472.5 acres. There were some controversy about the name of the monument. Finally in 1918 it was set to Casa Grande National Monument.

Casa Grande is a four storied building. It is like a castle. It is as big as the largest church of Sonora. There are thirteen smaller houses around this and many other ruins of houses. These are evidence that there was a village here in the past. Later there were some more similar houses found in the surrounding areas. They also found some jars, charcoal and other items. These were probably the items used by the people of these villages.

Contact Information
Casa Grande Ruins NM
1100 W. Ruins Drive
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone-(520)723-3172
Fax-(520)723-7209

Hours of Operation
8:00 AM- 5:00PM Everyday(Closed on thanksgiving day and December 25th )

Admission-$5 (children 15 years and younger get in free)

For more information visit- http://www.nps.gov/cagr/

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