Where we are located

Our Mild Climate

Prescott is Arizona's mile-high city, and its high elevation and mountain breezes keep temperatures from reaching the extreme heat levels of Phoenix. In summer, the day time temperature rarely exceeds 85 degrees, and in winter's sun-filled days it averages about 50 degrees. Humidity stays a moderate 45% year-round. Average snowfall is 21 inches per year and usually melts after a few hours of sun shine; rainfall averages 19 inches per year.

Our History

GOLD - its discovery in 1838 brought national attention to Prescott, and further discoveries in 1861 by the Walker party drew the attention of President Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Lincoln was looking for possible sources of funding for the North during the Civil War and created the Arizona Territory in 1864. John Goodwin, as first territorial governor, established Prescott as the first territorial capital. The new governor began the work of laying out the current downtown streets. Also, the military detachment commissioned Fort Whipple which is still in Prescott. The old fort is now the location for The Veterans Hospital. Many of the old buildings are still there. Several years ago, the original main gate to the fort was found buried in the ground. It was restored and erected at it's original location. You can visit the old Governors Mansion seven days a week at Sharlot Hall Museum on West Gurley Street.