National Register Listings in Yavapai County, Arizona
Arizona Pioneers' Home
Ash Fork Maintenance Camp #1
Beaver Creek Ranger Station
Beaver Creek School
Blumberg House
Brinkmeyer House
Broadway Bridge
Building at 826 North Main Street
Burmister/Timerhoff House
Camp Date Creek
Camp Verde Grammar School
Childs-Irving Hydroelectric Facilities
Clark House
Clark Memorial Clubhouse
Clarkdale Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Clear Creek Church
Clemenceau Public School
Copper Creek Guard Station
Cottage Hotel
Cottonwood Commercial Historic District
Courthouse Plaza Historic District
Cross Creek Ranch House
Crown King Ranger Station
Day House
Detwiler House
Drake House
Dunning, Charles H., Log Cabin
East Prescott Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Edens House
Elks Building and Theater
First Congregational Church and Parsonage
Fisher/Goldwater House
Fleury's Addition Historic District
Fort Verde District
Fort Verde District (Boundary Increase)
Fort Whipple-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Historic District
Fredericks House
Gage/Murphy House
Gardner, James I., Store
Goldwater, Henry, House
Groom Creek School
Hassayampa Historic District
Hassayampa Hotel
Hawkins House
Hazeltine House
Head House
Hell Canyon Bridge
Hill House
Hill, Sam, Hardware
Hill, Samuel, Hardware Company Warehouse
Hotel Vendome
Hyde Mountain Lookout House
Iron Turbine Windmill
Jerome Historic District
Joslin and Whipple Historic District
Kay-El-Bar Ranch
Kenwill Apartments
Kirkland Store
Lawler-Hetherington Double House
Little Hell Canyon Bridge
Lynx Creek Bridge
Lynx Creek District
Marks House
Martin/Ling House
Master Mechanic's House
Mayer Apartments
Mayer Business Block
Mayer Red Brick Schoolhouse
Mile High Park Historic District
Mingus Lookout Complex
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle National Monument-Back Ranch Historic District-Montezuma Well Unit
Morin House
Mormon Church
Morrison House
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Exchange Building
Mulvenon Building
North Prescott Townsite Historic District
OK Ranch Historic District
Old Governor's Mansion
Otis House
Palace Station District
Pecan Lane Rural Historic Landscape
Peeples Valley School
Perkinsville Bridge
Peter House
Pine Crest Historic District
Poland Tunnel
Prescott Armory Historic District
Prescott Public Library
Roberts House
Robinson, A. W., Building
Rock House
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rectory
Santa Fe, Prescott and Phoenix Railroad Depot
Seligman Commercial Historic District
Sewall House
Shekels House
Sloan House
Smelter Machine Shop
South Prescott Townsite
Superintendent's Residence
Sycamore Ranger Station
Toltec Lodge
Tuzigoot Museum
US Post Office and Courthouse-Prescott Main
UVX Smelter Operations Complex
Verde River Bridge
Verde River Sheep Bridge
Walker Charcoal Kiln
Walnut Creek Bridge
Walnut Creek Ranger Station
Walnut Grove Bridge
Wells House
West Prescott Historic District
West Prescott Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Whipple Heights Historic District
Wilder House
Willard House
Wingfield, Hank and Myrtle, Homestead
Wingfield, Robert W., House
Woolsey Ranchhouse Ruins
Yavapai County Courthouse
Arizona was the last contiguous state to join the Union: Arizona became the 48th state in the US on February 14, 1912. It was the last of the contiguous states to be admitted to the Union.
About Yavapai County
Yavapai County Timeline
Yavapai County, located in the central part of Arizona, has a rich and varied history that dates back thousands of years. The region was originally inhabited by Native American tribes such as the Yavapai and Apache. These tribes lived off the land, hunting, gathering, and cultivating crops, leaving behind a legacy of ancient ruins and rock art.
In the mid-1800s, European settlers began to arrive in the area, attracted by the rich deposits of gold and other minerals. This led to the founding of several mining towns, such as Prescott, which became the county seat in 1864. The discovery of gold in the nearby Bradshaw Mountains also led to a surge in population and economic growth. Yavapai County quickly became one of the major mining districts in the Arizona Territory.
However, the mining boom was accompanied by conflicts with the Native American tribes who resisted the encroachment on their lands. The Apache Wars, which lasted from the 1860s to the 1880s, saw intense fighting between the tribes and the US military. Eventually, the tribes were either forcibly relocated or placed on reservations, marking a turning point in the region's history.
In the 20th century, Yavapai County continued to develop and diversify its economy. Agriculture, ranching, and tourism played an increasingly vital role in the county's growth. Today, Yavapai County is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including parts of the Prescott National Forest and the Verde River. It remains an important hub for outdoor activities, cultural events, and historical tourism, showcasing its diverse heritage and unique blend of Native American and Western influences.
In the mid-1800s, European settlers began to arrive in the area, attracted by the rich deposits of gold and other minerals. This led to the founding of several mining towns, such as Prescott, which became the county seat in 1864. The discovery of gold in the nearby Bradshaw Mountains also led to a surge in population and economic growth. Yavapai County quickly became one of the major mining districts in the Arizona Territory.
However, the mining boom was accompanied by conflicts with the Native American tribes who resisted the encroachment on their lands. The Apache Wars, which lasted from the 1860s to the 1880s, saw intense fighting between the tribes and the US military. Eventually, the tribes were either forcibly relocated or placed on reservations, marking a turning point in the region's history.
In the 20th century, Yavapai County continued to develop and diversify its economy. Agriculture, ranching, and tourism played an increasingly vital role in the county's growth. Today, Yavapai County is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including parts of the Prescott National Forest and the Verde River. It remains an important hub for outdoor activities, cultural events, and historical tourism, showcasing its diverse heritage and unique blend of Native American and Western influences.
Yavapai County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Yavapai County, Arizona.
- 1864 - Yavapai County is created by the Arizona Territorial Legislature.
- 1877 - The county seat is moved from Prescott to Ironton, but later returned to Prescott in 1879.
- 1883 - Jerome is founded as a mining camp, becoming one of the largest copper mines in Arizona.
- 1891 - Congress establishes the Prescott National Forest, protecting the region's natural resources.
- 1895 - The Yavapai County Courthouse is built in Prescott, serving as a symbol of local government.
- 1915 - The Arizona Pioneers' Home is opened in Prescott, providing care for elderly pioneers.
- 1942 - The Poston War Relocation Center is established during World War II for Japanese Americans.
- 1975 - Yavapai College is founded, becoming an important educational institution in the county.
- 1991 - The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe is formally recognized by the United States government.
- 2002 - The Prescott National Forest experiences the Indian Fire, one of the largest wildfires in Arizona's history.