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The official amphibian of Arizona, adopted in 1986, is the Arizona Tree Frog.
Turquoise is the official state gemstone of Arizona.
The first Territorial Capital was Fort Whipple.
The first Territorial Capital was Fort Whipple.
Fort Whipple was the territorial capital of the Territory of Arizona during 1863-1864.
Tombstone has the Territorial Prison and the OK Corral.
It became the Territorial Capital in 1899.
Prescott, Arizona, is named after historian and author William H. Prescott, who was known for his works on the history of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. The town was established in 1864 and originally served as the territorial capital of Arizona. The name was chosen to honor Prescott's contributions to American history and literature, reflecting the community's desire to link itself to a distinguished figure.
There is no official Arizona food.
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.BIG B
Yuma Territorial Prison was created in 1876.
The Colonial period in Arizona refers to the time when European explorers, missionaries, and settlers first arrived in the region in the 16th century. The Territorial period began in 1863 when the Arizona Territory was established by the United States government. During this time, Arizona experienced rapid growth and development, leading to its eventual statehood in 1912.