Payson, Arizona, claims their rodeo is the "World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo since 1884." It's a contention that relies largely on oral legends. However, a review of the historical newspaper records refutes the assertion.
Anecdotes of Prescott History Brought to Life From the Pages of Old Newspapers and Other Sources.
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September 3, 2023
Payson's 'Oldest Continuous Rodeo' Claim Proven False
Payson, Arizona, claims their rodeo is the "World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo since 1884." It's a contention that relies largely on oral legends. However, a review of the historical newspaper records refutes the assertion.
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