People come from all walks of life; however, it is “places, names” (Bjelland, 2013, p. 144), and culture that really link who we are and, perhaps where we come from. This essay will examine the language, toponymy, and history of Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona is located in the southwestern United States. As we know from history it “became a part of the U.S. as the 48th state to be admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912” (Almanac, 2015). The state, itself historically was known for “copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate which served an important role in the economy, with many jobs in agriculture, ranching, and mining” (Almanac, 2015). Probing to the center of the state is Phoenix, currently rated as the fifth largest city in the nation.
Arizona is located in the southwestern United States. As we know from history it “became a part of the U.S. as the 48th state to be admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912” (Almanac, 2015). The state, itself historically was known for “copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate which served an important role in the economy, with many jobs in agriculture, ranching, and mining” (Almanac, 2015). Probing to the center of the state is Phoenix, currently rated as the fifth largest city in the nation.