First Permanent Territorial Capital of Arizona
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 34° 32.506 W 112° 28.195
12S E 365118 N 3823209
The first permanent territorial capital of Arizona was established at Prescott in 1864. A temporary capital was located at Camp Whipple for a short period of time.
Waymark Code: WMFGZ4
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Zork V
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Prescott

Prescott, Yavapai County Seat, founded 1864 on Granite Creek, source of Placer gold. Named for William Hickling Prescott, historian. First gov. Jn. N. Goodwin, appointee of Abraham Lincoln. Established first territorial capital of Arizona here. At Governor's Mansion, two blocks west, the first legislature met July 18, 1864. Site of first graded school in Arizona. Disastrous fire started by miner's candle destroyed four blocks about this square in 1900.

Erected by Prescott Rotary Club, 1959.

FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event

Date of FIRST: 05/30/1864

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