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Official Incorporation
- When
- 1881-02-25
- Where
- Phoenix, Arizona
Governor Fremont signed the bill on February 25, 1881, officially incorporating Phoenix as a city with a population of around 2,500.
The signing of the bill by Governor Fremont marked the formal transition of Phoenix from a village to a city. This action was necessitated by the town's continued growth, which had made the existing board of trustees obsolete. The population at the time was approximately 2,500, reflecting the significant expansion since its settlement in 1867.
Sources
- Phoenix, Arizona Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
- History of Phoenix, Arizona Wikipedia
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