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Establishment of First Capital

When: 1864
Where: Prescott
Part of: Arizona is organized as a United States territory

The first capital of Arizona Territory was established in 1864 at Prescott, in the northern Union-controlled area.

Following the organization of the territory, the first capital was established in 1864 at Prescott. This location was in the northern Union-controlled area, distinct from the later capital at Phoenix, which was moved there in 1889.

Sources

Arizona Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-08

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