"This small community has been in existence since c. 1949. According to and informant, the fact that it came into existence is the reason for the name. "
Barnes, Will C.; Granger, Byrd (ed.) Arizona's names : X marks the place Falconer Pub. Co. : distributed by Treasure Chest Publications, c1983. P. 596
Surprise History
http://www.surpriseaz.com/history.htm
Surprise was founded in 1929 and incorporated in 1960. The name "Surprise" came from Surprise, Nebraska, hometown of the city's founder, Homer C. Ludden. What was once a small farming village now encompasses more than 68 square miles, including urban and commercial developments, ranches and industrial parks. The once irrigated farmlands and orchards are now affordable real estate for people and industry who wish to live and operate in a progressive city.
Websites
Arizona Department of Commerce Community Profile- Surprise, Arizona
http://www.commerce.state.az.us/pdf/commasst/comm/surprise.pdf
Surprise, Arizona Local Government Website
http://www.surpriseaz.com/
Surprise Public Library
15844 N Hollyhock Surprise AZ, 85374
623-583-0626
http://www.maricopa.gov/library/sub.asp?link=Surprise
Books/Manuscripts found in the ASU Library Catalog
A
planning report for Surprise, Arizona
XCMA 6.2:S 86
Surprise
comprehensive development guide : subdivision ordinance / Town of Surprise,
Arizona.
KFX2399.S872 Z623x 1986
Items on the Arizona and Southwest Index
Oral History With Francisca Cavazos, 1992
MM
CHSM-389
Translation of Centro Adelante questionaire, 1992
MM
CHSM-302
DTO
SURPRISE
Last Updated: July 26, 2002
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