Marana, AZ

About Marana

• • Country singer Marty Robbins owned a ranch in Marana, breeding show horses.
• • The annual Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival has become a regional tradition.
• • Railroad construction in the late 1800s spurred Marana's initial growth and agriculture.
• • A secret WWII airbase was constructed near Marana, training pilots in the desert.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Marana's cotton farming and economy.
• • Named after the Spanish word for 'thicket', it was incorporated in 1977.
• • Home to 57,000, it continues to be one of Arizona's fastest-growing communities.
• • Sitting at 2,000 feet, it enjoys slightly cooler temperatures than Tucson.
• • Agriculture, aerospace, and retail are key sectors in Marana's economy.
• • It feels like a warm, welcoming community with stunning desert views.
• • The Arizona Diamondbacks play spring training games nearby in Tucson.
• • The nearby Tucson Conquistadores host a PGA Tour Champions event.

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