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Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentAfternoon view of the Big House from the southwest.
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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
People
The Hohokam
Paul Coze Painting
Hohokam irrigation canal construction.

Click on the image to learn more about the Hohokam people who successfully farmed the Sonoran Desert for over one thousand years and who built the Casa Grande.

 
Important Historic Figures
Important Historic Figures
Learn about the historic figures who contributed to the understanding and preservation of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
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Did You Know?
The difference between a National Monument and a National Park is the way they are created. National Parks require Congressional approval but National Monuments are established by Executive Order of the President.

Last Updated: March 08, 2008 at 16:14 EST