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During 1888, a group of settlers left Ohio and headed out to Arizona| Arizona | (air-i'-ZON-u') | The State of Arizona comprises the extreme south-western portion of the United States. It is bounded on the north by Utah, on the east by New Mexico, on the south by Mexico, and on the west by California and Nevada. |
. The settlers
found an ideal farming area near where the Hassayampa River and Gila Rivers
met. M. Jackson Sydney constructed a canal to haul in water for his crops.
In 1899, Tom Clanton gave a section of land by the canal to the
town. This piece of land is where the town was built. In the beginning,
the town was called Sydney. However, when it was time for the town to be
incorporated in 1931, it was renamed Buckeye.
Throughout the
years, the inhabitants have endured floods and droughts. Over three generations
have struggled through whatever nature dealt them. These people were able
to transform the land from a barren desert into a fertile valley for farming.
Cotton, feed grains, vegetables and many other crops flourish in Buckeye's
warm climate and irrigation water supplied by canals and pumps make farming
prosperous.
Today, Buckeye continues to hold on to its farming
roots and small town charm. In recent times, Buckeye has developed recreational
facilities that promote the family oriented life enjoyed by all.
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