When the tracks continued on to Yuma, people stayed and the town grew to a population of 500 by 1882.Casa Grande's population has passed 26,000 and continues to grow.

Casa Grande's location, mild climate, and scenic attractions make it attractive to tourists and winter visitors. Now, the town depends just as much on the winter visitors who patronize the resort, motels, and RV parks. There are a total of 17 RV parks in Casa Grande. Winter Celebration Events are held January through March for all seniors in the Casa Grande area.

The community was named by the Southern Pacific Railroad, which built a switch here in the early 1900's. The name Eloy is derived from the European name meaning the "Chosen" or the "Chosen One".

Surrounded by mountains and the high Sonoran desert, Tucson boasts a distinctive southwestern look and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year. Tucson (TOO-sahn) is a growing metropolis of 1,000,000 that keeps getting better and better. Tucson's climate varies from the 2400 foot desert basin to the 9100 foot forests of the Santa Catalina mountains. The City's dry desert air and winter sunshine make it a popular health and winter resort.

Also known as “the Old Pueblo,” Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city and the southern hub of the region. Tucson's historic northern section offers ample opportunities to see the city's Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo roots. Tucson served as capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877. Tucson is the oldest continuously inhabited city in the country. Tucson glows with pink adobe and wrought iron.

Tucson is one of the nations hot spots. Bring your camera and plenty of film, Tucson tourists are treated to spectacular scenery!