Around Yavapai County: Celebrating Arizona's Centennial (Images of America)

Author: Yavapai County Arizona Centennial Committee

Brand: Arcadia Publishing

Number Of Pages: 128

Details: On February 23, 1863, Pres. Abraham Lincoln signed the bill creating the Territory of Arizona. The first Arizona Territorial Legislature established the capital at Prescott and met in September 1864. They divided the territory into four counties: Mohave, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma. Yavapai County, the "mother county," consisted of approximately 65,000 square miles and was believed to be the largest county in the United States. By the time Arizona attained statehood on February 14, 1912, there were 14 counties, and Yavapai County had been reduced in size to 8,125 square miles. Yavapai County has a rich history in mining, ranching, farming, military, and business. Today, Yavapai County is a thriving, growing county with nine incorporated cities and towns and numerous unincorporated communities, such as Ash Fork, Black Canyon City, Cornville, Mayer, and Skull Valley. Historic sites include Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, the town of Jerome, Fort Verde, Montezuma's Castle and Well, and Tuzigoot.

EAN: 9780738579627

Release Date: 05-09-2011

Languages: English

Item Note: This is a lightly used copy! There is minimal wear from use. The pages are clean with no marks.

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: Paperback

PartNumber: illustrations