Chino Valley History
Chino Valley is the site of the first Territorial Capital of Arizona established on January 22, 1864. U.S. Army Calvary Lt. Amiel W. Whipple gave the community the name “Chino,” which is the Mexican term for the abundant, curly, gamma grass growing in the area.
Agriculture has been prominent in Chino Valley’s history and farmers have grown corn, alfalfa, pinto beans, and raised cattle. The capital moved to Prescott, 16 miles south, in October 1864. Modern Chino Valley incorporated in 1970 and a recent census reported a population of just under 15,000 with surrounding unincorporated Yavapai County adding another 10,000 people to the immediate area. Chino Valley’s elevation is 4,750 ft. and it is 115 miles from the current state capital of Phoenix.
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