Local historian Glenda Farley guides us on a journey back in time to discover fascinating moments that make up our Verde Valley history.
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VERDE HERITAGE 1898: ROUGH RIDER LETTERS
After the end of the Spanish-American War soldiers at Montauk Point, New York, sent letters home to Yavapai County.
Verde Heritage 1968: Loving Care Preserves Purtymun Cabin
Sedona Westerners visit the Purtymun Homestead.
VERDE HERITAGE 1968: PECK'S LAKE PROJECT
"Operation Mainstream" provided the whole community with a recreation area.
VERDE HERITAGE 1927: CLARKDALE; New Concentrator Recovers Elusive Ores.
The new building at the United Verde Copper Company smelter houses the concentration plant.
VERDE HERITAGE: VERDE VALLEY FAIR
The first fair was at the Cottonwood park with exhibits in the Cottonwood Community Club House.
VERDE HERITAGE 1917-1924: COTTONWOOD PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
The old organization was dissolved then the new organization was formed on Tuesday, April 15, 1924.
VERDE HERITAGE 1973: COTTONWOOD A & W RESTAURANT
A & W Drive-In became the A & W Restaurant during 1973.
A & W Drive-In became the A & W Restaurant during 1973.
VERDE HERITAGE1973: NEW WESTERN TOWN
"Bitter Creek" is a western movie set located on the Bradshaw Ranch west of Sedona.
Verde Heritage 1924: OPENING OF THE CAMP VERDE SULPHATE MILL
This marks the first attempt at developing the non-metallic mineral resources in Arizona.
VERDE HERITAGE Jerome: Pioneer Store - T. F. Miller Company
The Miller Company was one of the oldest businesses at Jerome and Clarkdale and served as the "company store
