History of Sedona by Robin Scott
Sedona's history started over 6000 years ago with the first settlers to the area. Native Americans lived in and around the Sedona area in a series of cave dwellings, some of which still exist today. In particular, the Hopi Indian's, in a feat that is still marveled at today, managed to grow corn, beans and squash in an area that averages only 15-20 inches of rain per year. Examples of the 4 or 5 story structures such as Montezuma's Castle or the Casa Grande ruins, built by various aboriginal cultures such as the Sinagua, Anasazi and the Hohokam, provide excellent examples of early life in the area, although why the last tribe disappeared around 500 years ago still remains a mystery.
Between 1870 and 1900 the first non aboriginal settlers to the area began to homestead around the Verde Valley area. Because of the remoteness of the region, initial growth was slow but over time as more and more settlers arrived, the need for another postal station arose and T.C. Schnebly filled this void, naming the station after his wife, Sedona.
Today, Sedona Arizona has a population of approximately 21,500 residents with thousands of visitors each year enjoying the natural beauty and energy of the area. One of Sedona's more distinctive man-made attractions is the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Named for a picturesque suburb of Mexico's Queen City, Guadalajara, and meaning "the best of everything", the shopping center has become home to 40 unique shops filled with the works of local artisans and craftsmen. It is a unique blending of the old and the new, not unlike the city it resides in.
It is this blending of cultures, from the artistic works of Mother Nature 350 million years ago and the carved rock formations painted striking red to the first human beings, magnificent cave dwellings, humble homesteads and artistic tributes such as the Tlaquepaque shopping center that make Sedona the one-of-a-kind place it is known as. A visit to Sedona is an experience that won't soon be forgotten.
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Between 1870 and 1900 the first non aboriginal settlers to the area began to homestead around the Verde Valley area. Because of the remoteness of the region, initial growth was slow but over time as more and more settlers arrived, the need for another postal station arose and T.C. Schnebly filled this void, naming the station after his wife, Sedona.
Today, Sedona Arizona has a population of approximately 21,500 residents with thousands of visitors each year enjoying the natural beauty and energy of the area. One of Sedona's more distinctive man-made attractions is the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Named for a picturesque suburb of Mexico's Queen City, Guadalajara, and meaning "the best of everything", the shopping center has become home to 40 unique shops filled with the works of local artisans and craftsmen. It is a unique blending of the old and the new, not unlike the city it resides in.
It is this blending of cultures, from the artistic works of Mother Nature 350 million years ago and the carved rock formations painted striking red to the first human beings, magnificent cave dwellings, humble homesteads and artistic tributes such as the Tlaquepaque shopping center that make Sedona the one-of-a-kind place it is known as. A visit to Sedona is an experience that won't soon be forgotten.
THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME WOW :)
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Permalink Reply by Starrfire Price on -
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Permalink Reply by Ciara on -
Sedona is beautiful and full of many powerful "power vortexes". Be sure to hike around and find them. I used to love going there when I lived in Arizona.
Take money too...there is so much beautiful art work and pottery for sale...I always left there broke lol
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Permalink Reply by July Evening Starr on -
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Selene, you make me laugh. There really are advantages to the RV. We spent 2 winters in Sedona and then in Cottonwood and one in Camp Verde. But Sedona was still reasonably priced.
There is or was a small college campus on Hwy 89A. I believe if memory serves not far from the airport. We have not been back there since 10/2002. The changes were a real shock. It has in my opinion lost quite a bit of the Old Charm but is still breathtaking. But I tend to shy away from all of the commercialism. So have a bit of bias against most modernization. But even Sen. McCain moved from Cottonwood to Sedona. Also you are not far from NAU in Flagstaff, or UA Phoenix. But people used to the western part of USA measure driving distances just a bit differently. LOL
I do understand the calling to you. And know that were you to put your things in a store, you would work your fingers to the bone keeping it stocked.
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Permalink Reply by July Evening Starr on
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And YES Selene. I do know your jewlery would sell there.
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Permalink Reply by DeAdrea on -
Do you know how far it is from Maricopa? Both my sons live there, the oldest just bought his first house there so I would at least have a place to stay if it's not too far that is...I may have to just pitch a tent...lol
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Permalink Reply by July Evening Starr on
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About two hour drive. Maricopa County is Phoenix.
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Permalink Reply by DeAdrea on
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I know but they live in the town of Maricpoa so I was asking about the town not the county sorry I guess I should have said that. When I've told people where they live before some have assumed it was in Maricpoa county and not the city itself...some don't even know there is a city called Maricopa...lol
Thanks...De
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