Prescott, AZ
Music connected to Prescott
About Prescott
- • Singer Dierks Bentley spent his childhood in Prescott, Arizona.
- • Arizona's first rodeo, the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo, originated here in 1888.
- • Designated the first capital of Arizona Territory in 1864, it drew settlers.
- • Whiskey Row once housed over 40 saloons, making it a notorious destination.
- • The Great Fire of 1900 destroyed many downtown buildings, leading to reconstruction.
- • Named for historian William H. Prescott, it was established in 1864.
- • With around 46,000 residents, it's smaller than Flagstaff, Arizona.
- • At 5,367 feet, the altitude offers four distinct seasons.
- • Healthcare, tourism, and government services are key employers.
- • It feels like stepping back in time, with a warm and welcoming community.
- • The Phoenix Suns are the closest NBA team, winning no championships since 1976.
- • Baseball Hall of Famer Buck Ewing played for Prescott's team in the late 1800s.