Welcome to Youngtown, Arizona
In 1954, real estate broker Ben Schleifer and banker Clarence Suggs, formed Youngtown Land and Investment Co, and purchased 320 acres of cotton farmland. Together they built the first master planned adult community exclusively for retirees - Youngtown, AZ.
In 1960, Youngtown was incorporated and became the first city occupied exclusively by senior citizens. Another first for Youngtown was the formation of AARP Chapter 1 in 1960.
In 1998, the age restriction was lifted, allowing all ages to reside in Youngtown. Since that time, Youngtown has grown but still enjoys the tranquil, small town feel while providing residents with five parks, a library, clubhouse, and a lake.
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