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Prescott sits amid the largest stand of Ponderosa Pine in the world. The community is 96 miles northwest of Phoenix and 90 miles southwest of Flagstaff at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Prescott (pronounced "Press-kit" by the locals) was established in 1864 and is the Yavapai County Seat. Since Prescott's founding as the first Territorial Capital of Arizona and establishment of nearby Fort Whipple, government has been a dominant sector in the town's economy. The town is rich in historic and scenic attractions. Sharlot Hall Museum and the Smoki Museum contain an array of pioneer and Indian artifacts which provide the real flavor of the Old West and preserve the Southwest Native American culture. Nearby recreational opportunities include Thumb Butte, a Prescott landmark; scenic drives such as the Senator Highway; and the Prescott National Forest covering some 1.2 million acres of land and lakes.


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