Prescott, Arizona

Prescott (/ˈprɛskət/ PRES-kət) is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 45,827.^[1] The city is the county seat of Yavapai County.^[2]

In 1864 Prescott was designated as the capital of the Arizona Territory. The Territorial Capital was moved to Tucson in 1867. Prescott again became the Territorial Capital in 1877, until Phoenix became the capital in 1889.

References

↑ "QuickFacts: Prescott city, Arizona". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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[2020QF-1] "QuickFacts: Prescott city, Arizona". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 8, 2023.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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