The Union Saloon Prescott, AZ. c.1890 On May 30, 1864, under the guidance of Robert W. Groom, the community was carefully surveyed
The Union Saloon Prescott, AZ. c.1890 On May 30, 1864, under the guidance of Robert W. Groom, the community was carefully surveyed, setting the stage for its growth and development. The town was named for and paid homage to the esteemed historian William H. Prescott by naming their new settlement after him. On June 4, 1864, 73 lots changed hands, beginning a thriving community. The enthusiasm of buyers persisted, and by July 4, 1864, 232 lots had been snatched up within the town. Prescott was officially incorporated in 1881. The region possessed a wealth of gold and silver. The allure of fortune captivated the hearts and dreams of countless fortune seekers. However, a dark cloud loomed over the land amidst the glistening prosperity. The influx of so many whites ignited an already volatile tinderbox of conflict known as the American Indian Wars. A vicious cycle of escalating violence escalated, with each side, white and native, exacting bloodier retribution upon the other....