City history
From its roots in the Salt River Valley to its emergence as a premier technology hub, explore the history of Chandler, Arizona.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
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A specific indigenous name for the townsite is not documented; the area was historically part of the Hohokam ancestral territory.
Named for Dr. A.J. Chandler
Named after a prominent early settler and developer associated with the local railroad.
Chapter two
Arizona opted not to observe daylight saving time under the federal Uniform Time Act, maintaining Mountain Standard Time.
The city remains on Mountain Standard Time year-round to maintain a consistent relationship with solar time.
Chapter three
The community was established as an agricultural center focused on cotton and citrus production.
Chandler was formally incorporated as a city shortly after Arizona achieved statehood.
The city began a period of rapid residential and commercial expansion following World War II.
The arrival of major semiconductor manufacturers transformed the city into a global tech hub.