1881
Centuries: 18th century - 19th century - 20th century
Decades: 1830s 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s - 1880s - 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s
Years: 1876 1877 1878 1879 1880 - 1881 - 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886
Events
- February 25 - Phoenix is incorporated when Governor John C. Fremont signed the Phoenix Charter Bill. Population: 1,780.
- May 3 - The first Phoenix city election was held.
- May 9 - The first regular meeting of the Phoenix City Council was held.