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Historically Important Individuals
Mary Katherine Horony, known as "Big Nose" Kate
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James Dodson
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Viola Jimulla
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Tom Mix
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Buckey O'Neill
1860-1898
Sheriff, Mayor, Captain of A Troop Read more... |
History of the Rough Riders and the Spanish American War
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Grace Marion Sparkes, photo courtesy of Sharlot Hall Museum Archives
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Historic Events
World's Oldest Rodeo® - Est. 1888 and every July 4th weekend
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The Great Prescott Fire - July 14, 1900
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"Cowboy Capital of the American West"® |
Prescott - #1 Western Town for 2012" True West |
Historic Buildings
First Arizona Governor's Mansion at the Sharlot Hall Museum
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Fort Whipple Museum (former officer's quarters)
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Grand Highland Hotel - Est. 1903
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Hassayampa Inn - Est 1927
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Hotel St. Michael - Est 1901
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Hotel Vendome - Est. 1917
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Historic Locations |
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Whiskey Row
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The Palace Saloon
Serving Rough Customers Since 1874
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Historic Transportation
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Trolley cars ran in Prescott between 1905 and 1912. Learn more...
Little Known Facts
Livestock Brands
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