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Dewey
Homes and Real Estate for Sale in Arizona
Dewey is in Northern Arizona. It is in Yavapai County. The town is
located at the junction of State Highway 169 and State Highway 89. The
Agua Fria River runs to the east of town.
Overview:
Dewey is a former pioneer settlement that has become a trading center for
farming and cattle ranching. The town sits at an elevation of 4,500 feet.
The climate is mild all year round with a winter low temperature of 25
degrees and summer high temperature of 90 degrees.
History:
In 1860, King S. Woolsey arrived in Yuma with a horse, rife, pistol and
five dollars. During the next few years, he made a fortune in cattle
ranching, mining and flour milling. Woolsey was best known for his prowess
as an Indian fighter. He had courage and strength, which made him ruthless
in battle.
While he was a member of a party prospecting around Prescott, he found the
area that is now Mayer. He decided to build his ranch here. At the time,
Apache Indians were attacking this section of land. Woosley fortified his
house and corrals. He was successful in fighting off several attacks and
in punishing those who had stolen horses or cattle.
Woolsey eventually sold his ranch to the Bowers brothers. The Bowers
brothers were northern Arizona cattlemen. In 1871, over a hundred cattle
had been stolen from the Bowers ranch. A group was formed to find the
cattle. John Townsend, who was a known scout, led the expedition. The
group killed 56 Apaches in a gorge and most of the cattle were returned.
In 1872, a post office was established with the name Agua Fria or Agua
Fria Valley. The name referred to the nearby Agua Fria River flowing the
east of town. The post office was short lived and closed in 1895. It was
reopened several years later with a different name. At the time, Admiral
George Dewey had just become victorious over the Spanish fleet and
patriotism was running high. In honor of the Admiral, the town was named
Dewey.
Today Dewey is a trading center for farming and cattle ranching.
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