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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
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By Car

Transportation is by private vehicle. The park is in Coolidge, Arizona, about an hour-long drive from either Phoenix or Tucson. From Interstate 10 take the Coolidge exits and follow the signs to the park entrance.
 
Map of south-central Arizona showing location of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
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1852 sketch of Casa Grande by John Bartlett.  

Did You Know?
Father Kino, in 1694, was the first European to call this structure Casa Grande. It is a Spanish word that means 'great house.' The Casa Grande is a 4-story, 11-room structure which was built about 700 years ago.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST