Prescott, Arizona

Prescott is a city located in Yavapai County, Arizona. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 33,938. The city is the county seat of Yavapai County{{GR|6}}, and was the original capital of the Arizona Territory from 1863 until the Territorial Capital was moved to Tucson in 1867. Prescott again became the Territorial Capital in 1877, until the capital was changed to Phoenix, Arizona in 1889. Although usually pronounced as /'p?ɛs.kat/ (IPA) by outsiders, locals pronounce it as /'p?ɛs.kɪt/.

Related Topics:
Yavapai County, Arizona - 2000 - County seat - Arizona Territory - 1863 - Tucson - 1867 - Phoenix, Arizona - IPA

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The towns of Prescott Valley (7 miles south) and Chino Valley (16 miles north), and Prescott, together make up the area known locally as "Tri-City". The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe reservation is located next to, and partially within, the borders of Prescott. These four government entities sometimes work together on projects of mutual interest; however, they at times come into conflict. An example is the ongoing fight over Prescott buying the water rights of Chino Valley's rich Verde River watershed.

Related Topics:
Prescott Valley - Chino Valley - Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe - Verde River

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