Flagstaff, AZ
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About Flagstaff
- • Academy Award-winning actor, Ted Danson, was born in Flagstaff.
- • The Lowell Observatory, a world-renowned astronomical research center, originated in Flagstaff.
- • Route 66's path through Flagstaff cemented its importance as a travel hub.
- • Percival Lowell searched for canals on Mars at Lowell Observatory, fueling alien theories.
- • The Museum Fire in 2019 threatened the city and prompted major preventative measures.
- • It was named after a flagpole raised by a scouting party in 1876 and incorporated in 1894.
- • With over 77,000 residents, it is Coconino County's most populous city.
- • At 6,909 feet, the elevation makes Flagstaff the highest city in Arizona.
- • Tourism and education are key industries, driven by the area's natural beauty.
- • The vibe is outdoorsy, adventurous, and academically invigorating.
- • While Flagstaff lacks a pro team, Phoenix Suns games are popular, a two-hour drive away.
- • Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks football won the 1915 Arizona state championship.