Prescott (United States)

Prescott city (1990 pop. 26,455), alt. 5,389 ft (1,643 m), seat of Yavapai co., central Ariz. in a mineral-rich area; inc. 1883. It is a mining and ranching center, a summer resort, and the headquarters of Prescott National Forest. Cattle farming; the production of timber, wheat, corn, alfalfa, and hay; and mining are the predominant economic activities. Light manufacturing, including waxes and earthenware, is developing in importance. Gold was discovered in the county in 1863, and Prescott was built in 1864 near Fort Whipple. It was twice territorial capital (1864-67, 1877-89). The city is the seat of Prescott College. Of note are the Phippen, Sharlot Hall, and Smoki museums.

Prescott, Canada, USA 1. Canada (Ontario): founded as Johnston in 1810 and renamed after General Robert Prescott (1725–1815), governor of Canada (1796–9).2. USA (Arizona): settled in 1863 and named the following year after William H. Prescott (1796–1859), a historian and writer.3. USA (Massachusetts): named after Colonel William Prescott who commanded the American colonist forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.