Gila Bend

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The unique history of Gila Bend is marked by its strategic location along a centuries-old travel corridor used by various groups, including American Indians and settlers. Initially established as a stage station in the 1870s, it became a vital railroad hub in the 1880s and later adapted to the automobile era in the 1920s. However, technological shifts led to economic decline. Today, Gila Bend is poised for renewal, hosting one of the world's largest solar power projects, signaling a new chapter for this small community.