Yavapai: Prescott Valley (random facts you may or may not know)
Here are some fascinating facts about Prescott Valley, Arizona:
- Formerly called Lonesome Valley, the name was changed to Prescott Valley in honor of the larger city of Prescott, located nearby.
- A statue of a cowboy named “Bill” greets visitors to Prescott Valley. It was designed by a local artist, and made from discarded metal.
- A Prescott Valley resident tried to set a new record for the most Christmas trees in one lit-up location in 2015. Despite the failure, the show still had more than 500 trees.
- “P.V. Sam,” a cartoon cowboy, is the town’s mascot and appears at all major events.
- Outside the Fain Signature Group office in Prescott Valley, Arizona, there is a brontosaurus statue that measures 26 feet in height. Having been erected in the 1980s, the statue is now a familiar sight in the neighborhood.
•Prescott Valley is home to the largest indoor arena in Northern Arizona, the Prescott Valley Event Center, which has hosted to everything from concerts to athletic events and even rodeos.
•The Harkins Prescott Valley 14 theater in Prescott Valley features the largest screen in Northern Arizona.
Do you know other fun facts about Prescott Valley? Woods Hometown Realty 928-237-4435 prescottazhomefinder.com