Villa Mendoza is a small town located in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. It was founded by Justo Mendoza during the Mexican Revolution, and the town only consisted of as little as ten or less houses. Little by little the town started to grow and its residents decided to name the main street with the name of Justo Mendoza the town's founder. A few houses that were built since the town was founded still exist but are very deteriorated. Villa Mendoza has many legends and even though it is a very peaceful town now, some of those legends still remain alive by those who pass them on. Before it was named Villa Mendoza its name was "'Casas Viejas'" meaning old houses.