Prescott , Arizona is located in North-Central Arizona. it borders the Prescott National Forest. Prescott, along with Prescott Valley and Chino Valley make up the "Tri-City".

While Dewey used to be a good 15 minute drive away, Prescott's expansion has landed in the middle of it. Some folks are now starting to refer the area as the "Quad-City".

Arizona residents as well as tourists consider Prescott a favorite. We have a rich old wild west history here - some of which is still preserved on Whiskey Row.

Prescott is known for many things including the fact it was the original Territorial Capital of Arizona and is home to the World's Oldest Rodeo.

Wild West figures such as the Earp brothers, Sharlot Hall, and more have passed through Prescott leaving their mark.

Virgil Earp met and married his wife in Prescott, Arizona. Together, they ran a small sawmill in Prescott.

Here are some more facts about Prescott that you might find interesting:

• The City was founded in 1966
• Current population is about 40,000
• Elevation is ~ 5,400 feet
• Town size is approximately 31 square miles
• Distance to Phoenix is 95 miles

 

Prescott Schools

Prescott falls under the Prescott Unified School District. We only have one public high school which is Prescott High School.

Prescott also has two official Middle Schools and five elementary schools. To learn more about Prescott Schools, click here.

 

Points of Interest

We may be small, but there are some things to see and do around Prescott Valley.

• Lynx Lake - great for picnics and fishing
• Sharlott Hall Museum
• Yavapai County Fairgrounds

 

 

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