Personal history about Paradise Valley, Arizona that few people know about

This is a short article about Paradise Valley, Arizona. The picture above the map is Paradise Valley in the distance. This is a land of rare Sonoran beauty with open desert and wildlife. We weren't plagued with the big city rules, codes and guidelines back then. We were just a community of good folks trying to make a life in the valley.

This Valley was called many names ... "The valley of gold","The valley of the Gods", "Heaven's Gateway", "Cactus Valley" and other descriptive phrases about this enchanted Valley of Paradise. The valley boundaries back in 1953 went north to the town of Cavecreek, East to Scottsdale road and lower areas of the Pinnacle Peak area, West to 19th Avenue, and South to Shea Boulevard, that just about covered the areas of Paradise Valley back then.

When I lived in Paradise valley in 1953, early settlers made it their home and that it was a valley few people had the privilege to experience. It is located approximately fourteen miles north of the city of Phoenix.

Paradise Valley has quite an exciting history behind it that few people know. Growing up in the Valley I learned about the Native American cultures, there way of life and that I have always respected the Native American Indian people for the rough road they have encountered through the years, and that it is a miracle that most survived! They are a great people who have learned so much from there hardships.

I will always remember the Valley for all it had taught me. I created this website for the benefit of my parents, sisters, family, internet visitors, friends I grew up with and for those people who lived in the valley years ago. I hope you enjoy your visit here. If you have any questions, please contact me at: jimspolice.yahoo.com