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PRESCOTT AREA INFORMATION
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 PRESCOTT, ARIZONA AREA FACTS
Location:
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Prescott is in Central Northern Arizona, amid the largest stand of ponderosa pines in the world |
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96 miles northwest of Phoenix |
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90 miles southwest of Flagstaff |
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95 miles from Grand Canyon National Park |
Prescott Climate:
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5,300 foot elevation |
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Average summer temperature: 85 degrees Fahrenheit |
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Average winter temperature: 50 degrees Fahrenheit |
History Highlights of Prescott, Arizona:
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Prescott is Arizona's first territorial capital |
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Prescott was founded in 1864, incorporated into Arizona in 1881 |
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Named for William Hickling Prescott, a noted historian |
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Prescott contains over 600 buildings in the National Register of Historic Places, including many beautifully restored Victorian-era homes and bungalows |
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Prescott's territorial heritage is preserved in her historic districts containing lovely Victorian homes |
Notables:
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Prescott is home of the world's oldest, continuously running rodeo |
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Prescott is "Arizona's Christmas City" |
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Mild four-season climate and year-round recreational activities |
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Prescott is consistently named the "Best Place to Retire" by national publications |
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Closest urban area to a National Forest. |
In Prescott "History Lives On" |
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Prescott Arizona Area Information
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