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Chandler, Arizona was named for a veterinarian, Dr. A. J. Chandler, who settled in the area in 1891. In 1891, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon in Arizona Territory, settled on a ranch south of Mesa, studying irrigation engineering.

A brief history of the community founded by Dr. A.J. Chandler on May 16, 1912. In 1891, Dr. Alexander John Chandler, the first veterinary surgeon for the territory of Arizona, bought 80 acres of land from the federal government south of Mesa in the Salt River Valley.

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In addition to the pueblo revival homes in the area like the famous McCullough-Price House Downtown, Chandler is also home to the Chandler Museum (duh) and the Arizona Railway Museum, which houses more than a dozen complete trains, many of which visitors can even board if they wish.

Traditionally used as an occupational name, Chandler stems from the French word chandelier, which means "candle maker” or “candle seller." TV fans may associate this name with the comedic Chandler Bing in the sitcom Friends, a much-beloved character played by Matthew Perry.

Chandler Muriel Bing is one of the main characters on the popular sitcom Friends (1994–2004), portrayed by the late Matthew Perry. Chandler has a very good sense of humor, and is notoriously sarcastic, an attribute he calls a defense mechanism he developed due to his parents' divorcing when he was a child.

Welcome to Chandler, AZ – a dynamic city known for its tech innovation, cultural districts, and diverse architecture. With a thriving arts scene and commitment to innovation, Chandler is recognized globally.

English (of Norman origin): occupational name for a maker and seller of candles from Anglo-Norman French chandeler 'maker or seller of candles' (Old French chandelier Late Latin candelarius a derivative of candela 'candle').

Chandler Park is named after former Detroit Mayor Zachariah Chandler. Chandler, a vocal anti-slavery activist, also served in the U.S. Senate from 1857-1875.

Chandler has golf, hiking, shopping and its largest employers are Intel, Chandler Unified School District, Wells Fargo and Bank of America.