Skull Valley, Arizona facts for kids
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Skull Valley, Arizona
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 Skull Valley, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Skull Valley, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yavapai |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 743 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP codes |
86338
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
Skull Valley (which is called Pa:qwawa Kyo in the Yavapai language) is a small community in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It is not an officially organized city or town. You can find it about seventeen miles west of Prescott. The community has its own post office. In 2020, the area served by the Skull Valley Elementary School District had more than 800 people living there.
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A Look at Skull Valley's Past
The name Skull Valley comes from a discovery made by early settlers. They found bones from a battle that happened long ago between Native American groups.
Population Changes Over Time
Skull Valley was once very small. In 1920, only 21 people lived there. By 1960, the population had grown to 100 people. Today, it is much larger, with over 800 people in the school district area.
Famous People and Local History
Skull Valley was the home of George Phippen (1915–1966). He was a well-known artist who painted pictures of the American West. He also helped start the Cowboy Artists of America group and was its first president.
The Skull Valley Historical Society works to keep the area's history alive. They run a museum that you can visit for free. A local wildlife expert named Robert L. Pearson has also created an online photo collection of the insects found in the area.
Old Cemeteries in Skull Valley
There are two old cemeteries in Skull Valley. One is called the Old Skull Valley Cemetery. The other is known as the Christopherson Cemetery. These places remind us of the people who lived here many years ago.
