Prescott Guide directs you to the World History Timeline in Prescott

Prescott Guide invites you to experience all that Prescott has to offer as Everybody's Hometown.
Once the territorial capital of the state, Prescott is rich with local history of the Old West. But Prescott has done a great job of preserving not only its own history, but also the history of the world! Prescott Guide invites you to enjoy the world history timeline in Prescott.

The prominent town of the Old West, Prescott, Arizona, is well known for its rich history. There is the famous “Whiskey Row” and a vast number of historical landmarks. Names come up like Wyatt Earp and his brother Virgil, and Doc Holliday. But this great western town has enriched visitors and locals alike, by preserving not only its own history, but the history of the entire world!

You will find this history at the Prescott Public Library in a timeline that runs along the steps that parallel Goodwin Street leading up to the main entrance. This is the World History Timeline. The timeline covers human history around the entire globe from early civilization through the modern era. You’ll see events etched into the concrete walkway that relate to the time ribbon on its left side. The library may not be the first place you think of to study outside, but that is one of the things that makes Prescott so unique!

Prescott Guide hopes you will enjoy the World History Timeline in Prescott. In the Prescott area, you’ll find not only a rich history, but many things to do including fishing, hiking, camping, horseback riding, golfing, mountain biking, restaurants, shopping, and much, much more. If you are visiting Prescott, or new to Prescott, or simply interested in learning more about our great community, you can read more informative articles by Prescott Guide at http://www.prescottguide.com.

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