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Brief History of Prescott

"Elevation 5,346 feet. One-time capital, county seat and mining town. On Granite creek. On Ash Fork-Phoenix branch A. T. & S.F.Railroad. Originally a branch railraod was built to Prescott "on the sod" from what was then called Prescott Junction, later Seligman, A.T. & S.F. Railroad. When Santa Fe built from Ash Fork, this line was abandoned.

Name Prescott was selected at a public meeting on May 30, 1864. Sugested by Secretary of Territory, McCormick, in honor of the historian. Was the capital until November 1, 1867, when it was moved to Tucson. Later on taken back to Prescott. In January, 1899, was moved to Phoenix. Has at time been called Granite, Gimlettvilee, and Goodwin City. McClintock says: "The official records in State Adjutant General's office show that J. Ross Browne, the writer, was appointed a Captain in the First Arizona Volunteers from 'Prescott, Socorro County, New Mexico'".

Judge Wells says the first Apache attack on Prescott was March 16, 1864, when Joseph Cosgrave was killed while herding stock, almost in the town itself. Post Office established May 18, 1865, Calvin White Post Master."

Barnes, Will C. Arizona Place Names University of Arizona Press. 1997.
pp. 347-348

"Prescott resulted from the establishment of the Territory of Arizona. On December 29, 1863 the territorial governing party arrived at Navajo Springs. Gov. John N. Goodwin proclaimed that the seat of government would be near Fort Whipple, which had been established in November. On January 22, 1864, the party arrived at Fort Whipple adn in may the site of the future Prescott was selected. The Indian name for the location was In-dil-chin-ar (=pine woods). Prescott was named in 1864 to honor William Hickling Prescott (1796-1859), a prominent historian. The name was preferred over others because of the "Aztec memorial everywhere existing in this region and confirming the conclusions of the great American historian." The growing community had local names, such as Goodwin City (for. Gov John Goodwin), Granite(it was on Granite Creek), Gimletville, and Fleuryville (for Judge Henry W. Fleury(d. 1896), who had his headquarters on the west side of Granite Creek.)

Among the first to settlers was Joseph Ehle (b. March 13, 1813, New York, d. Nov. 1912), who arrived from Colorado with his family on July 28, 1864. In 1865 he established a government road station at his ranch in Skull Valley, but returned in 1868 to Prescott. Prescott has the honor of having held the first rodeo in 1888, now an annual event held on July 4rth.

In 1867 Tucson became the territorial capital, but Prescott again became the territorial capital in 1877, retaining that honor until 1889 when the capital was moved to Phoenix. Prescott is the seat of Yavapai County. PO est Aug 25, 1863, Hiram W. Reid PM."

Barnes, Will C.; Granger, Byrd (ed.) Arizona's names : X marks the place Falconer Pub. Co. : distributed by Treasure Chest Publications, c1983. P. 500

Apx SqFt: 566,280
Apx SqFt G/N: G
Apx Total Acres: 13
Apx Total Acres G/N: G
Apx Deeded Fee Acres: 13
Apx Leased Acres: 0
Lot Size Dimensions: 615.39x1038.05

Price Per Acre: $19,500 - $22,500

Subdivision: Raven's Crest
Tax Municipality: Paulden
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Hun Block: 1000 N
Map Code/Grid: T18

Zoning: AG

Parcel Size: 20.00 - 39.99 Acres
Land Features: Mountain View(s); Borders Pres/Pub Lnd
Land Configuration: Square Rectangular
Elevation: 2,001 - 3,000 Ft
Topography: Level
Vegetation: Chaparral Scrub
Horses: Y
Horses: Corral; Stall; Barn
Special:
Potential Use: Single Family; Agricultural; Ranch
Use Restrictions:
Freeway/Highway: 1.1 - 2 Miles

Traffic Count: Up to 5,000
Current Density: 00 - 01 Units P/Acre
Proposed Density: 00 - 01 Units P/Acre

Development Status: Off Site Imp Complte; Prelim Eng Included

Fencing: None
Water: Check Availability
Sewer: Septic
Gas: None
Distance to Cable: Call Listing Office
Distance to Electric: Within 1/2 Mile
Distance to Gas: None
Distance to Phone: Call Listing Office
Distance to Sewer: None
Distance to Water: Call Listing Office
Electric: SRP
Road Streets: Asphalt/Blacktop; Dedicated Street
Environmental: Phase I Available