65-656: The Prescott Fire Department is the municipal fire department for the city of Prescott , Arizona. Additionally, the PFD provides aircraft rescue and firefighting for the Prescott Municipal Airport . Founded in 1885, it is the oldest fire department in the state of Arizona. With a coverage area of 41.5 square miles (107 km) and serving a population of 39,843, the PFD consists of 92 career personnel, split among five fire stations. Prior to 1884, Prescott had no water system for fire protection. Wells were sunk at
130-538: A group within the department whose mission was to fight wildfires. Founded in 2002 as a fuels mitigation crew, it transitioned to a handcrew (Type 2 I/A) in 2004, and ultimately to a hotshot crew in 2008. The crew had their own fire station, station 7, where equipment, including two 10-person crew carriers, was housed. The 2017 film Only the Brave was based on the Granite Mountain Hotshots and
195-712: A median income of $ 38,304 versus $ 21,417 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 14,297. About 14% of families and 19% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13% of those under age 18 and 17% of those age 65 or over. Most of Mayer CDP is in the Mayer Unified School District , while a small portion is in the Humboldt Unified School District . The following pictured properties in Mayer are listed in
260-401: A mere 75 acres (30 ha) directly adjacent to Fort Whipple. An extra 1,320 acres (530 ha) were provided in 1956. The mining camps brought much prosperity, but also much racism. On July 12, 1863, the miners of Lynx Creek passed a resolution banning Asian and Mexican miners. Similar resolutions were passed in the other mining districts. Since there was no extant Mexican population, there
325-514: A more modest 69 °F (21 °C) for the highest low. There was a severe drought from 1999 to 2009, seen from the lack of snowpack in the Bradshaw Mountains. Local creeks do not contain water except immediately after the rare rains. Nevertheless, at the start of 2007 lakes were reported as full. The winter of 2005–06 had less than 3 inches (7.6 cm) of snow, compared to an average snowfall of 12.8 inches (33 cm). Prescott
390-726: A place in the larger history of the American southwest. Both Virgil Earp (brother of Wyatt Earp ) and Doc Holliday lived in Prescott before their now infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral . Virgil Earp lived in Prescott starting in 1878 as a constable/watchman. Doc Holliday was there for a while in the summer of 1880 and even appears in the 1880 census records. Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott boasts many historic buildings, including The Palace, Arizona's oldest restaurant and bar. Many other buildings have been converted to boutiques , art galleries , bookstores , and restaurants. Prescott
455-615: A spectacular appearance of bumpy rock features. Within 'The Dells' are Watson and Willow Lakes, which are two small, man-made reservoirs. Here a number of hiking trails connect to the Peavine Trail. The Peavine National Recreation Trail follows what was the former rail bed of the Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railway . This railroad traveled from Prescott to Phoenix through the Granite Dells. The "Peavine" got its name from
520-605: A total area of 41.5 sq mi (107.5 km ), of which 40.7 sq mi (105.4 km ) is land and 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km ) is water. Prescott is considered part of North Central Arizona , sitting just north of the Bradshaw Mountains and east of the Sierra Prieta range . The Granite Dells , often called ‘The Dells’, lies just north of the Prescott city center and is known for its large boulder outcroppings of granite that have eroded into
585-524: A variability which occasionally leads to ice days. The coldest maximum on record is 20 °F (−7 °C) in February 1905 and a normal year between 1991 and 2020 saw the coldest day of the year not rise above 33 °F (1 °C). Warm summer nights are rare due to being on an elevated plain, but happen on occasion. The warmest on record is 79 °F (26 °C) in August 1904, whereas a normal year has
650-618: A white woman, arriving around 1863, had a relationship with a black Texan, breaking taboos around miscegenation . She later married a Mexican blacksmith, starting a boarding house with him; public opinion calmed down after this and she eventually became much loved. Another legendary Prescott woman, Mary Sawyer, wore men's clothes, drank hard, swore hard, and worked a mining claim. Sawyer's breaking of gender norms however resulted in her 1877 institutionalization in an insane asylum, in which she remained until her death in 1902. Prescott served as capital of Arizona Territory until November 1, 1867, when
715-462: A year, nearly doubling Prescott's population for the rodeo week. During the same period, some 45,000 people also attend the Rodeo Parade, which winds through downtown Prescott. Though several other rodeos pre-date Prescott's by decades, Prescott claims it was the first to charge admission and turn it into a spectator sport. This is backed up by a 1985 trademark on "World's Oldest Rodeo". The rodeo
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#1732779675936780-554: Is 150 beds). Scenes from the 2008 movie Jolene were filmed in the Pioneer's Home in 2006. The Home has had many colorful residents, including a John Miller, who claimed to be Billy the Kid , and who was exhumed from the Pioneer's Home Cemetery in 2005 in an attempt to identify DNA evidence. Another resident was "Big Nose Kate" Elder , who would also be laid to rest in the Pioneer's Home Cemetery, though not without controversy. Prescott
845-409: Is a popular destination for park recreation and picnic facilities. Lynx Lake is another lake close to Prescott in tall ponderosa pines , and gets some 125,000 visitors every year. This 55-acre (22 ha) lake offers visitors recreational activities, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and a small, seasonal restaurant with a view of the lake. Finally, there is the smallest of
910-536: Is adjacent to and partially within the borders of Prescott. Prescott is in the Granite Creek watershed and contains the convergence of Miller Creek and Granite Creek on its north side. Prescott was originally inhabited by the indigenous Yavapai , who had split off from Patayan groups around 1300 AD. The first recorded European contact with the Yavapai was made by Spaniard Antonio de Espejo in 1583, who
975-603: Is affected each year by the North American Monsoon . Monsoon season is June 15 – Sep 15, and brings significant rain, wind, hail , thunderstorms , and flooding to the area. In spite of the dangers of flash floods and wildfires , many locals enjoy monsoon season for the relief of cooler temperatures, which commonly result from storms during the height of summer heatwaves . Arizona receives half of its annual rainfall during monsoon season, but this can be misleading. Monthly averages in precipitation can give
1040-541: Is home to Prescott College , a small liberal arts college just west of the downtown area that emphasizes environmental and social justice. It is a non-profit organization which has an undergraduate body of roughly 800 students, and an average student to faculty ratio of 7:1 in on-campus classrooms. There are four general programs at Prescott College: the On-campus Undergraduate Program (RDP), Limited-Residency Undergraduate Degree Program (ADP),
1105-492: Is home to The Arizona Pioneers' Home , a continuing care retirement home, operated and funded by the State of Arizona, originally intended for impoverished Arizona founders from Territorial days. Initially the home was built to house 40 men, but in 1916 an addition of a women's wing was completed to provide for 20 women. Later, in 1929, the home again expanded to include Arizona's Hospital for Disabled Miners (current total capacity
1170-484: Is home to the Arizona Pioneers' Home . The Home opened during territorial days, February 1, 1911. After several major fires in the early part of the century, downtown Prescott was rebuilt with brick . The central courthouse plaza , a lawn under huge old elm trees, is a gathering and meeting place. Cultural events and performances take place on many nights in the summer on the plaza. Barry Goldwater ,
1235-915: Is in Prescott Valley . Mayer, Arizona Mayer is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yavapai County , Arizona , United States. The population was 1,408 at the 2000 census . Mayer includes three sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places : the Mayer Apartments, the Mayer Business Block, and the Mayer Red Brick Schoolhouse . The place was originally called Wi:kidoʼyoʼ in Yavapai . A local legend holds that
1300-414: Is in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona, at an elevation of 5,400 feet (1,600 m). The city has a Mediterranean climate ( Köppen Csa ). However, unlike most other locations in this climate class, there is a pronounced summer wet season due to the North American Monsoon . Average annual precipitation for 1991-2020 was 16.46 inches (418 mm), with spring and early summer the driest times of
1365-538: Is locally known as the "Quad-City" area. This also sometimes refers to central Yavapai County in general, which would include the towns of: Mayer , Paulden , Wilhoit , and Williamson Valley . Combined with these smaller communities, the area had a population of 103,260 as of 2007 . Prescott is the center of the Prescott Metropolitan Area, defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as all of Yavapai County. The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe reservation
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#17327796759361430-492: The Arizona Territory was pushed through in February 1863. The land was now open to settlers. Fort Whipple was established the same year near present day Chino Valley . The fort was also made the territorial capital. The fort was moved to more mountainous terrain 20 miles (32 km) south the next year. Arizona Territorial Governor John Noble Goodwin selected the site of Prescott following his first tour of
1495-484: The Bradshaw Mountains south of Prescott on Saturday, June 24, 2017. The fire eventually led to the evacuations of Mayer and Walker a few days later. State Route 69 was partially closed between the towns of Mayer and Dewey-Humboldt . Prescott is 55 mi (89 km) west-northwest of the State of Arizona's geographic center. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has
1560-488: The Köppen Climate Classification system, Mayer has a semi-arid climate , abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. At the 2000 census there were 1,408 people, 585 households, and 379 families living in the CDP. The population density was 70.2 inhabitants per square mile (27.1/km ). There were 714 housing units at an average density of 35.6 per square mile (13.7/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP
1625-472: The National Register of Historic Places . The tallest house in North America, Falcon Nest is in Prescott, on the slope of Thumb Butte . Prescott is home to the downtown historical area known as Whiskey Row . Adjacent to Whiskey Row was the red-light district which operated until 1917, at which point prostitution was outlawed in the state of Arizona. In 1900, a great fire destroyed almost all of
1690-548: The Sonoran Desert to the south and Mojave Desert to the west. The average season for freezing temperatures is October 21 through May 1. Temperature extremes are fairly widespread. The warmest measured temperature in Prescott is 105 °F (41 °C) on two separate occasions (1925 and 2021). The coldest low was measured in 1937 and stood at −21 °F (−29 °C). Due to the large diurnal temperature variation , cold winter days are rare, but being far inland causes
1755-671: The Yarnell Hill Fire . On June 30, 2013, 19 members of the 20-man group died fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. Only Brendan McDonough survived. The firefighters had apparently deployed fire shelters , but not all of the bodies were found inside them. According to the National Fire Protection Association , it was the greatest loss of life for firefighters in a wildfire since 1933, the deadliest wildfire of any kind since 1991, and one of
1820-530: The 1964 Republican nominee for president, launched his presidential campaign from the steps of Prescott's Yavapai County Courthouse. Yarnell Hill Fire : Nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, part of the Prescott Fire Department, died on Sunday, June 30, 2013, while battling the wildfire that had ignited two days earlier south of Prescott. Goodwin Fire : The wildfire ignited in
1885-570: The Acker Music Festival, The Cowboy Poets Gathering, the Prescott Highland Games, Courthouse Lighting, Whiskey Off Road and Ragnar Relay Del Sol. On New Year's Eve, historic Whiskey Row saw the inaugural Prescott Boot Drop to usher in the 2012 New Year. The illuminated 6-foot (1.8 m) tall cowboy boot with multi-colored stars was lowered from the historic Palace Restaurant rooftop's 40-foot (12 m) flagpole to
1950-604: The English name came from a runaway boy with the last name of Mayer. From May to June 1942, 245 Japanese Americans were confined at the Mayer Assembly Center, one of 17 temporary detention camps built to hold Japanese Americans removed from the West Coast after the U.S. entered World War II . The 69 families were mostly from Maricopa County 's Salt River Valley area, and lived in military-style barracks on
2015-740: The Limited-Residency Master of Arts Program (MAP), and a Limited-Residency PhD program in Sustainability Education. Those enrolled in the Limited-Residency programs work with various mentors and Prescott College faculty, usually in their home communities. On-campus students live in Prescott and attend classes at the college itself. Prescott was at one point a recovery destination, with over 200 sober living homes dedicated to drug or alcohol recovery. However, increased regulation and enforcement has whittled
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2080-524: The Wolf. Local bands often play shows alongside touring bands, who include Prescott in their tours. Prescott was the location of Arizona's first Elks Lodge ( BPOE ). In December 1895 a group of enterprising businessmen in Prescott established the Prescott Elks Lodge #330, known as the "Mother Lodge of Arizona". The Prescott Elks Opera House was built by the lodge in 1905. The Prescott Elks Lodge
2145-418: The age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.62. In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.9% under
2210-461: The age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 35,446, and the median income for a family was $ 46,481. Males had a median income of $ 31,834 versus $ 22,982 for females. The per capita income for
2275-529: The buildings on Whiskey Row, including the 1891 Hotel Burke, advertised as "the only absolutely fireproof building in Prescott". By legend, the patrons of the various bars simply took their drinks across the street to the Courthouse square and watched it burn. At the time of the fire, patrons removed the entire bar and back-bar of the Palace Restaurant & Saloon to the square by the patrons as
2340-459: The capital was moved to Tucson by act of the 4th Arizona Territorial Legislature . The capital was returned to Prescott in 1877 by the 9th Arizona Territorial Legislature . The capital was finally moved to Phoenix on February 4, 1889, by the 15th Arizona Territorial Legislature . The three Arizona Territory capitals reflected the changes in political influence of different regions of the territory as they grew and developed. Prescott also holds
2405-547: The city was $ 22,565. About 7.4% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. The Pineridge Marketplace, (formerly the Preacott Gateway Mall) is an enclosed shopping mall that opened in 2002, replacing Ponderosa Plaza, which was Prescott's first enclosed mall when it opened in 1980. Downtown Prescott has dozens of independently owned and operated shops. According to
2470-743: The city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report , the top employers in Prescott are: Other major area employers include the Yavapai-Prescott Tribe , the James Family Prescott YMCA , and Fann Contracting. The Sharlot Hall Museum houses much of Prescott's territorial history, and the Museum of Indigenous People (formerly the Smoki museum) and Phippen Museum also maintains local collections. Prescott has many Victorian style homes. Prescott has 809 buildings on
2535-495: The city. The population density was 915.6/sq mi (353.5/km ). There were 17,144 housing units at an average density of 462.5/sq mi (178.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White , 0.5% Black or African American , 1.3% Native American , 0.8% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 2.8% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. 8.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 15,098 households, out of which 18.1% had children under
2600-409: The converted Civilian Conservation Corps camp for just under a month before being transferred to the more permanent and isolated internment camp at Poston , Arizona. The Goodwin Fire sparked on June 24, 2017, in the Bradshaw Mountains near the town of Mayer, which days later led to the evacuations of more than 9,000 residents. The wildfire burned 28,516 acres of land. Highway 69 was closed between
2665-729: The delight and cheers of celebrants gathered on Montezuma Street which was closed for the occasion. Also in Prescott is the Heritage Park Zoo . There are four golf courses within the city limits: Antelope Hills Golf Course, which consist of the City of Prescott South Course and the City of Prescott North Course, Capital Canyon Golf Club (formerly the Hassayampa Golf Club) (private), Talking Rock Golf Club (private), and Prescott Lakes Golf Club (private). More public courses are located nearby in surrounding towns. Prescott
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2730-469: The evacuation of nearby Mayer in August. A large number of homes in Prescott are located within FEMA designated "high risk flood zones A and AE". The City of Prescott recently updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps in response to increased construction and notable flooding for several consecutive years. As of the census of 2000, there were 33,938 people, 15,098 households, and 8,968 families residing in
2795-443: The false impression that rains are confined to monsoon season, while single-day annual rainfall records have been set far outside of monsoon season, repeatedly. The area is prone to weather extremes and often, monthly rainfall records are actually the result of one or two dramatic rain events. Prescott area residents have faced the challenges of extreme rain and flash flooding since the first prospectors arrived in search of gold in
2860-629: The fire approached, re-installing it after the gutted brick structure was rebuilt. Whiskey Row runs north and south on Montezuma St. between Gurley and Goodwin St., directly west of the county courthouse. This single city block has been the home of the St. Michael's Hotel (formerly the Hotel Burke) and the Palace Hotel since the late 19th century, along with other colorful purveyors of nightlife. Originally built in 1877, The Palace Restaurant and Saloon
2925-597: The four corners of the courthouse plaza and double acting hand pumps were installed. In 1884 the water system was installed and the Prescott Volunteer Fire Department was started with a single hose company using a two-wheeled cart hand drawn with 600 feet (180 m) of 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) hose. In 1954 the then four separate volunteer companies were merged into one and named Prescott Fire Department. The Granite Mountain Hotshots were
2990-533: The greatest losses of firefighters in the United States next to the September 11 attacks . Prescott, Arizona Prescott ( / ˈ p r ɛ s k ə t / PRESS -kət ) is a city in and the county seat of Yavapai County, Arizona , United States. As of 2020 Census , the city's population was 45,827. In 1864, Prescott was designated as the capital of the Arizona Territory , replacing
3055-629: The late 1800s. In 1863 Joseph R. Walker's original mining camp on the banks of Lynx Creek was completely swept away in a flash flood less than a year after arriving in Prescott. In the late 1880s, floods destroyed the first dam on Lynx creek near present-day SR-69. 1891 brought the heaviest flooding on record across Arizona (a record broken in 1993), carving lasting changes to the Verde river drainage, bordering Prescott. The Verde, which has in some years been completely dry, gushed with 4,284 cubic meters per second of water on February 24, 1891, or about half
3120-580: The natural lakes with 5 acres (2.0 ha) of surface water at Granite Basin Lake. None of these lakes permit swimming due to a history of water quality problems, however all are popular recreational destinations near Prescott. Granite Creek flows generally north from the Bradshaw Mountains through the city, the Granite Dells, and the Little Chino Valley to the Verde River . Prescott
3185-485: The new community, and an initial auction sold 73 lots on June 4, 1864. By July 4, 1864, 232 lots had been sold within the new community. Prescott was incorporated in 1881. The mineral wealth of Prescott included a good quantity of both gold and silver, and made the hamlet the most important city in northern Arizona. It also escalated the American Indian Wars , as pioneers and natives increasingly attacked
3250-445: The new territory. Goodwin replaced Governor John A. Gurley , appointed by Abraham Lincoln, who died before taking office. Downtown streets in Prescott are named in honor of both of them. Goodwin selected a site south of the temporary capital on the east side of Granite Creek near a number of mining camps. The new town was named in honor of historian William H. Prescott during a public meeting on May 30, 1864. Robert W. Groom surveyed
3315-551: The number down to less than 30 as of June 2018. The cultures of Prescott's recovery community, the students at Prescott College , and preexisting small town punk subculture have fostered a thriving punk scene. Shows are hosted weekly at house venues , tattoo shops, and bars throughout downtown and the Dexter neighborhood. Prescott has been home to several nationally known punk bands, including Bueno, Life in Pictures , and Hour of
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#17327796759363380-489: The other, in ever bloodier reprisals. Tribes also chose sides against each other, with the Maricopa and O'odham fighting alongside American and Mexican settlers against the Yavapai and Apache in brutal campaigns. The Hualapai War broke out in northern Arizona in 1865, which brought a period of guerilla warfare, though few pitched battles. Not until 1935 were the Yavapai given a reservation in Prescott, and at first only
3445-645: The size of the Columbia river . Tropical Storm Octave , in 1983, brought 14.5" of rain to parts of Prescott in less than forty-eight hours. Damages included the Santa Fe Railway , which was washed out in so many places it was completely abandoned the following year. Two Prescott area college students died in Granite Creek during flooding in 2004, which brought an official state of emergency declaration from state governor Napolitano . Significant flooding has been recorded as recently as 2018, prompting
3510-402: The temporary capital of Fort Whipple . The territorial capital was moved to Tucson in 1867. Prescott again became the territorial capital in 1877, until Phoenix became the capital in 1889. Prescott has a rich history as a frontier gold and silver mining town. Mining and settlers brought frequent conflict with native American tribes in the area, including the Yavapai and Apache . Prescott
3575-466: The town being rebuilt in brick. The modern city subsists on tourism, especially around its storied past. It is host to the self-proclaimed "World's Oldest Rodeo", running continuously since 1888. The rodeo, one of the most famous in the United States, draws some 35,000 tourists a year. The towns of Prescott Valley , 7 miles (11 km) east; Chino Valley , 16 miles (26 km) north; Dewey-Humboldt , 13 miles (21 km) east, and Prescott comprise what
3640-422: The towns of Mayer and Dewey-Humboldt . The fire destroyed approximately five structures and injured one firefighter. Mayer is located at 34°25′9″N 112°14′59″W / 34.41917°N 112.24972°W / 34.41917; -112.24972 (34.419154, −112.249779). According to the United States Census Bureau , the CDP has a total area of 20.1 square miles (52 km ), all land. According to
3705-553: The winding portion of this railroad that twists and curves, resembling the vine on which peas grow. The Peavine trail connects to the Iron King Trail, which was the route of the old Prescott and Eastern Railroad through the Granite Dells. Other lakes include Lynx, Granite Basin and Goldwater, all surrounding different areas of this rustic community. Goldwater Lake, by Goldwater Park, is 4 miles (6.4 km) from downtown Prescott, has 15 acres (6.1 ha) of water surface, and
3770-670: The year. Snowfall is typically light and snow cover usually melts away quickly; the average seasonal total was 10.2 inches (26 cm).The largest portion of precipitation falls during the July–September monsoon season. Average daytime temperatures remain above 50 °F (10 °C) the entire year, but diurnal temperature variation is large throughout the year, averaging nearly 30 °F (17 °C) annually. On average, temperatures reach 90 °F (32 °C) on 44 days annually, though 100 °F (38 °C)+ readings are uncommon and occur only 1–2 days per year on average, much unlike
3835-407: Was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9. The age distribution was 24% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 23% from 25 to 44, 28% from 45 to 64, and 19% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males. The median household income was $ 28,412 and the median family income was $ 33,988. Males had
3900-449: Was 94% White, 1% Native American, 3% from other races, and 2% from two or more races. 9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 585 households 26% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52% were married couples living together, 8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35% were non-families. 28% of households were one person and 13% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
3965-827: Was featured in the 1972 film Junior Bonner . Prescott hosts annual events such as Frontier Days, Easter Egg-Stravaganza, the Bluegrass Festival, Earth Day , July 4 Celebration, Tsunami on the Square , art festivals, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Navajo Rug Auction, Pumpkin Patch Carnival, World's Largest Gingerbread Village at the Prescott Resort & Conference center (on the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe reservation), Prescott Film Festival, Folk Arts Fair, parades,
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#17327796759364030-540: Was little to temper the racism of new Anglos from the Eastern United States. There were also very few women on the frontier at the time; an 1864 census found just 40. 31 were Mexican, which, combined with the racism of the territory, led to frequent allegations of sexual promiscuity. By the 1870s, as Prescott became increasingly "civilized", it took on the values of Victorian society, including its sexual standards. There were exceptions, however. Mary DeCrow ,
4095-529: Was looking for gold. Until the 1860s, there was no permanent European presence. The territory was explored by the Walker Party in 1862 and 1863. Walker and his men discovered gold at Hassayampa Creek , just south of Prescott, in 1863. Further gold was struck at nearby Lynx Creek , Weaver Creek, and Big Bug . With the backing of Ohio railroad magnates, the Arizona Organic Act establishing
4160-424: Was rebuilt after the fire, and is now the state's oldest continuous business. Merchant Sam Hill's large hardware store was near Whiskey Row. Prescott is host to the self-proclaimed "World's Oldest Rodeo", running continuously since 1888. Also known as "Frontier Days", it runs in the days leading up to Fourth of July. It is one of the most famous rodeos in the United States. In the 2010s, it drew over 35,000 tourists
4225-418: Was the home to Fort Whipple from its inception, which acted as a base for campaigns against natives. Prescott was a stereotypical "wild west" town during the latter half of the 19th century; famous residents included Doc Holliday and Virgil Earp of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral . The makeshift wooden town burned to the ground several times in the first decade of the 20th century, which finally resulted in
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