List of people from Prescott, Arizona

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The people below were all born in, resident of, or otherwise closely associated with the city of Prescott, Arizona.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Prescott, Arizona</span> City in Arizona, United States

Prescott is a city and the county seat of Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. As of 2020 Census, the city's population was 45,827.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Buckey O'Neill</span> Arizona Territory pioneer (1860–1898)

William Owen "Buckey" O'Neill was a sheriff, newspaper editor, miner, politician, Georgist, gambler and lawyer, mainly in Arizona. His nickname came from his tendency to "buck the tiger" at faro or other card games. He later became a captain in Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders, and died in battle.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Edmund W. Wells</span> American jurist, businessman, and politician (1846–1938)

Edmund William Wells was an American jurist, businessman, and politician. Known as "Arizona's first millionaire", he was considered the richest man in Arizona during his attempt to be elected Governor of Arizona. He served as Attorney General of the Arizona Territory before being appointed as a judge. He also served as a member of Arizona's constitutional convention.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yavapai County Courthouse</span> United States historic place

The Yavapai County Courthouse is located at 120 South Cortez Street in Prescott, Arizona. The current courthouse building was built in 1916. It was designed by architect William N. Bowman (1868–1944) and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It is also known for its statue of Bucky O'Neill, a Rough Rider and former Mayor of Prescott. Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater announced his presidential candidacy in 1964 from the steps of the courthouse.

Morris Goldwater was an American businessman and politician.

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