Chronological Listing: 1880s & 1890s



1880s:
A description of the many stagecoach robberies that occurred on the Old Black Canyon road in Yavapai County, AZ.



The history of Horsethief Basin, AZ. including its shady past, failed plans to make it a resort, and how it became a recreational area in the Prescott National Forest. (1881)

The founding and early history of Mayer, Arizona is inseparable from the biography of the man who founded the town--Joseph Mayer.
The mystery surrounding a second, military Fort Misery near Oro, AZ. Did it really exist? (1881)


The Great Flood of 1891

One year after the terrible storm that caused the Walnut Grove dam disaster, an even worse, two-part storm flooded Yavapai County.




Harrison Yarnell and the Mystery of Rich Hill

Yarnell, AZ’s namesake went from riches to rags in a quest to find a supposed bonanza of huge gold nuggets.





The story of the only known onyx quarry ever discovered on earth and its history in Mayer, Yavapai county, Arizona.

The colorful history of the ghost town of Placerita, AZ and it's founder, Anson Wilbur "Old Grizzly" Callen. It's a story of gold, goats, and killings.


The story of the 10th Calvary’s time at Whipple Barracks, Prescott, AZ from 1885-6. The town was impressed by the troops and entertained by its band.
True story of "Uncle Jim" Roberts; the last of the old-time shooting sheriffs in Yavapai county. Although his exploits would be perfect for a movie, his appearance was far from it.

How Did Prescott's Plaza Become Yavapai County Property? UPDATED

It turns out that Yavapai County did not own the Plaza until 6 years after the Old Courthouse was built.




World’s Oldest Rodeo Was Not Yavapai County’s First

The story of the first rodeo in Yavapai County which occurred in Williamson Valley 4 weeks prior to Prescott’s World’s Oldest Rodeo.




Payson’s ‘Oldest Continuous Rodeo’ Claim Proven False

A close look at historical newspaper records proves that Prescott, AZ holds the world’s oldest continuous rodeo, not Payson.



The Premeditated Murderous Disaster at Wilson's Sawmill

True crime story of the murderous sabotage of a boiler at Zeb Wilson’s sawmill on Lynx Creek, AZ on 11/19/1887.




The Zaniest Railroad Accident in Prescott History

The humorous, true story of an unlikely chain of events that led to a railroad accident.





Story of how Prescott's "Great Fire" nearly happened a decade earlier, in November, 1889.


The interesting history of Prescott Valley, Arizona's most iconic natural feature, Glassford Hill.




1890s:

The complete, heartbreaking story of the Walnut Grove Dam Disaster of 1890 in Yavapai County. It is still regarded as the worst natural disaster in Arizona history.



Deadly Revenge Over $78

True crime story of the ambush and murder of George Johnson in 1890 Prescott, AZ.

The history of the ghost town Massicks, AZ and the man who founded it: Thomas Gibson Barlow Massicks.

The story of the town and highly prosperous mines surrounding Richenbar (Richinbar) AZ.


The early history of the Monday Club; the oldest women’s group in Arizona.





The story of the first football game ever played in Prescott, Arizona against Phoenix and how the early game differed from the game today.




History of how Thanksgiving day was celebrated in Prescott, AZ during the 1890s.


The true story of how Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders originated in Prescott, Arizona




Biography of one of the most colorful men to reside in Prescott, Arizona: Buckey O'Neill.




The accounts of Josephine, Cuba and Whiskey; the 3 mascots of the Arizona Roughriders.
The biography of Alexander Oswald Brodie, 1849-1918. The cofounder of the Rough Riders and Arizona's 15th territorial governor had a close relationship with Teddy Roosevelt.

The early histories and the explanations for the names of Dewey and Humboldt, Arizona. Includes the reason for their incorporation.

True tale of how a former Prescott marshall saved a gold shipment with a clever ruse in 1894.



Plaza Gazebo: A Fixture Since 1895

The early history of the gazebo on Prescott (AZ) downtown Plaza. First used as a bandstand, it became the focal point of many community events.




Robert Todd Lincoln Visits Prescott Thrice

On 3 occasions, the son of President Lincoln escorted Chicago millionaires to Prescott, who then invested millions in Yavapai County mines and railroads.



The Chinese Den of Iniquity

The story of a Granite St. building as told by the archeological findings. There was drinking, eating, gambling and opium.




The background and story of the day the first railroad train rolled into Prescott Jan. 1, 1887.
The story of the slapstick construction of the "Old" (2nd) Yavapai County Courthouse. A sane man might wonder if the Three Stooges didn't paste it together just prior to landing their gig on vaudeville!


1897 Rail Trip to Jerome Vividly Described

A reporter colorfully recounted an eventful and awe-inspiring railroad trip on the UV&P RR from Jerome Junction to Jerome in 1897.



The tragic story of a disastrous conflagration that destroyed Jerome in 1898 and how it quickly rebounded.




1898: The Railroad Roundhouse Disaster

The story of the explosive demise of Engine No. 2, taking Prescott AZ’s railroad roundhouse with it.
The founding and early history of the lost mining town of Zonia, AZ. (1899)

A Grave Robber’s Remarkable Find

The Story of John Love, a relic hunter, and his most amazing find.



The Forgotten, Lost Town of Val Verde

The entire 5 year history of Val Verde, Arizona; the predecessor to Humboldt.









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