Prescott Guide invites you to explore the history of Prescott's iconic Yavapai County Courthouse
When digging got underway for the foundation of the Yavapai County Courthouse , flecks of gold were found in the soil. It was discovered that a single ton would net two ounces of gold. This is just one of the interesting facts about this epic project. Prescott Guide invites you to explore the fascinating history of the Yavapai County Courthouse in Prescott. Construction Sources tell us that the construction of the Yavapai County Courthouse would not have stood up in court, had it been legally challenged. All of the bids for the job were over budget. As a result, the county supervisors worked with the lowest bidder and changed the specifications to lower the cost. The county attorney declared this illegal, but because the new building was so desperately needed, no one ever challenged the issue in court. Materials The source of granite for the courthouse was the local Larkin Quarry, which lies northwest of Rock Lane in Miller Valley. This native stone made outstanding building ma...