Gilbert

by The Linguist

 

Gilbert, Arizona

The town of Gilbert, Arizona is located in Maricopa County in the southeast Phoenix metro area. With a population of over 208,000 as of 2010, Gilbert is the 6th largest municipality in Arizona. The town was founded in 1891 by William “Bobby” Gilbert and was incorporated in 1920.

History

Gilbert was founded as a farming community by William “Bobby” Gilbert. The town grew significantly in the 1950s as agriculture shifted to suburban development. Today, Gilbert is a thriving suburb known for its quality of life, parks and recreation, low crime rate, and business-friendly environment. To learn more about Gilbert’s history, visit the Gilbert, Arizona Wikipedia page.

Government

Gilbert is governed by a town council with a town manager. The Gilbert Municipal Center is located at 50 E Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296 and can be reached at (480) 503-6800 or on the Town of Gilbert website.

Attractions

Some of the top attractions in Gilbert include:

  • Riparian Preserve – 3009 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296
  • Hale Theatre – 1106 W Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
  • Freestone Recreation Center – 1045 E Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234
  • Agritopia – 3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296

For more things to see and do in Gilbert, check out Experience Gilbert or the Gilbert, AZ Facebook page.

Public Library

The Gilbert Public Library system includes four branch libraries located throughout the town. The main library is located at 200 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234 and can be reached at (480) 503-6888 or on the Gilbert Public Library website.

Economy

Gilbert has a diverse economy with major industries including aerospace, technology, education, healthcare, and retail. Some of the top employers in Gilbert include Banner Health, Gilbert Public Schools, Orbital ATK, and GoDaddy. To learn more about economic development in Gilbert visit the Gilbert Economic Development website.

Museums

The Gilbert Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Gilbert. It is located at 10 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 and can be reached at (480) 926-1577 or on the Gilbert Historical Museum website.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Gilbert is provided by Valley Metro with bus routes connecting to metro Phoenix. For routes, schedules, and trip planning visit ValleyMetro.org.

Major Employers

Some of the largest employers headquartered in Gilbert include:

  • Orbital ATK – 3800 E Columbia St, Gilbert, AZ 85297, (480) 892-5500
  • GoDaddy – 14455 N Hayden Rd #219, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, (480) 505-8800
  • Banner MD Anderson – 2946 E Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234, (480) 256-6444

Landmarks

Notable landmarks in Gilbert include:

  • Gilbert Water Tower – 30 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 (33.352031, -111.787767)
  • Riparian Preserve – 3009 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296 (33.308540, -111.789471)
  • Freestone Park – 1045 E Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234 (33.306095, -111.772116)

County

Gilbert is located in Maricopa County, the most populous county in Arizona. The Maricopa County government website can be found at Maricopa.gov and the county offices are located at 301 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, (602) 506-3011.

School Districts

Most of Gilbert is served by the Gilbert Public Schools district. Other districts serving portions of Gilbert include Chandler Unified, Higley Unified, and Queen Creek Unified. Get more info on Gilbert schools at GilbertSchools.net, CUSD80.com, HUSD.org, and QCUSD.org.

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