Anecdotes of Prescott History Brought to Life From the Pages of Old Newspapers and Other Sources.
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May 31, 2026
The Wickenburg Massacre: Nov. 5, 1871
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“The stage for California left Prescott on the morning of Saturday, November 4, 1871, carrying the US Mail,” the Weekly Arizona Miner began....
May 17, 2026
Chino Valley in 1870
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In 1870, Chino Valley had a handful of ranches, plenty of open space, and occasional visits from fearsome Native Americans.
May 10, 2026
Three Meteorites Strike Near Prescott 1897-1922
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It is surprising that a hundred years ago, meteorite strikes received only a brief mention in newspapers. Today, one can imagine several loc...
April 26, 2026
A Horrifying Tragedy on Pleasant Ave. (1898)
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It was around 2:15 AM, September 7, 1898, and FS Davis was sound asleep in his residence on Pleasant Avenue when his faithful little dog sud...
April 19, 2026
The First Granite Dells Resort 1888-1902
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When whites first came to the Prescott area, the place known to us as the Granite Dells was first called Point of Rocks. The first newspaper...
April 12, 2026
The Great Fire Changed the Plaza Forever
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Before the Great Fire of July 14, 1900, the Courthouse Plaza was described as a “desolate and neglected waste.” The white rail fence surroun...
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