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)
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.
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.
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!
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)
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