Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Prescott came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Prescott in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Prescott. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Prescott:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Map from 1930 (unknown title/publisher)

Rand McNally Map of Arizona and New Mexico (1925)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

Shell Oil Road Map for Arizona (1951)
Published by Shell Oil Company

Shell Oil Road Map for Arizona (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

We found Prescott in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Prescott for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Prescott. See our Misc Page for Prescott for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Prescott:

The following route mentioned Prescott as a scheduled stop:

The El Capitan: From Santa Fe Railroad timetable for the defunct El Capitan (train schedule from 1938). The El Capitan travelled between Chicago (IL) and Los Angeles (CA)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Prescott: www.cityofprescott.net/

The official website for Yavapai County: www.co.yavapai.az.us/

The official website for State of Arizona: https://az.gov/