Why was Phoenix chosen to be the capital?

Answer 1

It was centrally located and had built a new City Hall that had space for the Terriitorial offices.

Answer 2

Phoenix was the capital of the Territory of Arizona from 1899 until 1912 when Arizona became a state. Phoenix became the capital of the State of Arizona on February 14, 1912, the same day that Arizona became a state.

Answer 3

While a little South of a central location for the state it is located on the Salt River which was an essential element in its selection.

Answer 4

The 15th Territorial Legislature made the decision because Phoenix was building a new City Hall that was large enough to include the Territorial Government.

Answer 5

Because the capitals of Mississippi and Alabama were already taken