Why was Phoenix chosen to be the capital of Arizona?

Answer 1

Phoenix became the capital of the State of Arizona on February 14, 1912; the same day that Arizona became a state.

The Territorial Capital moved to Phoenix in 1899.
The Territorial Capital was moved to Phoenix from Prescott in 1899.
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Answer 2

It was chosen because Arizona needed a central location.

The 15th Territorial Legislature made the decision because Phoenix was building a new City Hall that was large enough to include the Territorial Government.
Because it had a central location and a newly built city hall that had available space for the offices of Arizona Territory.

Answer 3

Because of its central location.