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Flagstaff Arizona History and Information

The name Flagstaff is one of mystery, though there are many stories about the origin and manner in which Flagstaff adopted their name. Chances are the most common story you will ever hear will have to do with a lofty pine tree that was stripped of its branches. The branches were used to hang the American flag with some rawhide for the annual Fourth of July celebrations in the area.

Today the Flagstaff is the symbol for the valley for one main reason – it could be spotted for miles. In fact, it was so prominent, that people that were coming west, were told to continue traveling straight west and once they could see the flagstaff they would find a place to camp.

Flagstaff ’s first settler moved into the area is 1876. His name was Thomas F. McMillan. He arrived in the spring and immediately started setting up his home, a cabin which was located at the base of Mars Hill. It was a few short years later, 5 years to be exact, when the post office, Flagstaff’s first, and the railroad moved into town. Both the railroad and the post office helped Flagstaff to continue to grow.

Within the first ten years of having their first settler, Flagstaff was known as the biggest city on the rail line between Albuquerque and the Pacific coast line. This could have been thanks to the good economic chances of the area. The town of Flagstaff not only could support itself with wood and timber, they also had sheep and cattle to tend to as well.

It wasn’t long before Coconino County came to be. By then Flagstaff was about 15 years old and had a total of 1,500 area residents. It did not take long for Flagstaff to be chosen as the county seat. In fact it was the obvious choice. Before long, Flagstaff was the second largest city that was also the county seat in the whole United States.

Many historical buildings were built in this era. Of the most popular is The Lowell Observatory. The Observatory was built in 1894. Dr. Lowell chose Flagstaff because, like the legends say, the area had such good visibility. Actually, Dr. Lowell was dead on in his thoughts because the planet Pluto was discovered at the Lowell Observatory in 1930.

In 1899 a college was built that would one day, in 1966, become Northern Arizona University. Since those days education has been very important to both Flagstaff and the whole county. Students are given all they need to succeed in grade school on up through the college years. You will be greeted with a mix of public, private, alternative, and parochial schools. Home schooling is always an option as well for those that are interested. In order to home school you should contact your county for more information.

Flagstaff was incorporated in 1928. One of the main reasons incorporation occurred was due to the famous Route 66. A legend from the past, Route 66, just happened to travel right through Flagstaff which made it a very popular tourist stop. The money that was gained from the Route 66 travelers is what allowed Flagstaff to incorporate.

The city of Flagstaff is simply beautiful and it continues to draw in people from neighboring cities and tourists daily. Perhaps it is the lovely scenic views that tempt the visitors that so frequently stop by. It is hard to say, but the views make a lovely addition to the area and anything outdoors that you decide to do. It doesn’t matter if you are spending the day at the lake, going on a picnic, taking a bike ride, or just a stroll through the park, you are guaranteed to be in awe of everything around you in Flagstaff.

There are many activities to enjoy in the Flagstaff area and the Grand Canyon is just one of the more famous attractions. The Grand Canyon just happens to be accessible via every one of Flagstaff’s major freeways. For more information on the Grand Canyon and attractions and recreation in Flagstaff please visit the community pages.

The website for information on Flagstaff include: http://www.flagguide.com/, and http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/.

 

The Flagstaff School District serves this area. The following is a list of schools in Flagstaff, AZ.

Type
Name
Phone
Address
City
Elementary School
Christensen School
(928) 773-4140
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Cromer School
(928) 773-4150
7150 Koch Field Rd
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Demiguel School
(928) 773-4000
3500 S Gillenwater Dr
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Excel Education Center
(928) 214-7442
2229 E Spruce Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Flagstaff Junior Academy
(928) 774-6007
306 W Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Kinsey School
(928) 773-4060
1601 S Lone Tree Rd
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Knoles School
(928) 773-4120
4005 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Marshall School
(928) 773-4030
850 N Bonito St
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Montessori School Of Flagstaff
(928) 774-9502
575 W University Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Montessori School-Flagstaff
(928) 774-1600
2212 E Cedar Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Mountain School
(928) 779-2392
311 W Cattle Drive Trl
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Mt Calvary Lutheran School
(928) 779-2352
2605 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Pine Forest Charter School
(928) 779-9880
1120 W Kaibab Ln
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Sechrist School
(928) 773-4020
2230 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
South Beaver School
(928) 773-4050
506 S Beaver St
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
St Mary's Catholic School
(928) 779-1337
320 N Humphreys St
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Thomas School
(928) 773-4110
3330 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
W F Killip School
(928) 773-4080
2300 E 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
Elementary School
Weitzel School
(928) 773-4090
3401 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ
Middle School
Flagstaff Jr. Academy
(928) 214-7317
2301 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ
Middle School
Flagstaff Middle School
(928) 773-8150
755 N Bonito St
Flagstaff, AZ
Middle School
Mount Elden Middle School
(928) 773-8250
3223 N 4th St
Flagstaff, AZ
High School
Coconino High School
(928) 773-8200
2801 N Izabel St
Flagstaff, AZ
High School
Excel Education Center
(928) 214-7442
2229 E Spruce Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
High School
Flagstaff High School
(928) 773-8100
400 W Elm Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
School District
Leupp Public School District
(928) 686-6266
3285 E Sparrow Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
High School
Sinagua High School
(928) 527-5500
3950 E Butler Ave
Flagstaff, AZ
To see a more in depth listing of schools including private schools, special needs, and charter schools visit the Northeastern Valley Community Page
If you plan to teach your child through some sort of homeschool program you need to get in touch with the Homeschooling Department of Maricopa County. You'll need to contact the Department of Education in Phoenix, AZ and can be reached by calling: (602) 506-3144 to get Flagstaff's contact information.

 

Colleges in Flagstaff, AZ

Coconino Community College

Northern Arizona University

Hospitals in Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona Healthcare

 

Demographics for Flagstaff

Flagstaff city, Arizona Statistics
Subject
Number Percent
Total Population:
52,894 100.0 %
Sex & Age
   
Male
26,226 49.6 %
Female
26,668 50.4 %
 
   
Under 5 years
3,546 6.7 %
5 to 9 years
3,410 6.4 %
10 to 14 years
3,599 6.8 %
15 to 19 years
4,762 9.0 %
20 to 24 years
9,004 17.0 %
25 to 34 years
8,654 16.4 %
35 to 44 years
7,457 14.1 %
45 to 54 years
6,433 12.2 %
55 to 59 years
1,876 3.5 %
60 to 64 years
1,327 2.5 %
65 to 74 years
1,658 3.1 %
75 to 84 years
909 1.7 %
85 years and over
259 0.5 %
 
   
Median age (years)
26.8 N/A
 
   
18 years and over
40,060 75.7 %
Male
19,667 37.2 %
Female
20,393 38.6 %
21 years and over
35,451 67.0 %
62 years and over
3,541 6.7 %
6 years and over
2,826 5.3 %
Male
1,235 2.3 %
Female
1,591 3.0 %
 
   
Race
   
One race
51,351 100.0 %
White
41,214 80.3 %
Black or African American
927 1.8 %
American Indian and Alaska Native
5,284 10.3 %
Asian
660 1.3 %
Asian Indian
175 0.3 %
Chinese
178 0.3 %
Filipino
50 0.1 %
Japanese
81 0.2 %
Korean
86 0.2 %
Vietnamese
35 0.1 %
Other Asian
55 0.1 %
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
65 0.1 %
Native Hawaiian
34 0.1 %
Guamanian or Chamorro
5 0.0 %
Samoan
7 0.0 %
Other Pacific Islander
19 0.0 %
Some other race
3,201 6.2 %
Two or more races
1,543 3.0 %
 
   
Race alone or in combination with one or more other races:
   
White
42,531 82.8 %
Black or African American
1,151 2.2 %
American Indian and Alaska Native
5,954 11.6 %
Asian
912 1.8 %
Native Hawaiian and Other Islander
119 0.2 %
Some other race
3,863 7.5 %
 
   
Hispanic or Latino and race
   
Total Population
52,894 100.0 %
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
8,500 16.1 %
Mexican
6,662 12.6 %
Puerto Rican
127 0.2 %
Cuban
31 0.1 %
Other Hispanic or Latino
1,680 3.2 %
Not Hispanic or Latino
44,394 83.9 %
White alone
36,760 69.5 %
 
   
Relationship
   
Total Population
52,894 100.0 %
In households
50,041 94.6 %
Householder
19,306 36.5 %
Spouse
8,487 16.0 %
Child
13,961 26.4 %
Own child under 18 years
11,632 22.0 %
Other relatives
2,223 4.2 %
Under 18 years
848 1.6 %
Non-relatives
6,064 11.5 %
Unmarried partner
1,547 2.9 %
In group quarters
2,853 5.4 %
Institutionalized population
177 0.3 %
Non-institutionalized population
2,676 5.1 %
 
   
Households by Type
   
Total Households
19,306 100.0 %
Family households (families)
11,604 60.1 %
With own children under 18 years
6,332 32.8 %
Married-couple family
8,487 44.0 %
With own children under 18 years
4,229 21.9 %
Female householder, no husband present
2,247 11.6 %
With own children under 18 years
1,574 8.2 %
Non-Family households
7,702 39.9 %
Householder living alone
4,478 23.2 %
Householder 65 years and over
730 3.8 %
 
   
Households with individuals under 18 years
6,845 35.5 %
Households with individuals 65 years and over
2,081 10.8 %
 
   
Average Household size
2.59 N/A
Average family size
3.13 N/A
 
   
Housing Occupancy
   
Total housing units
21,396 100.0 %
Occupied housing units
19,306 90.2 %
Vacant housing units
2,090 9.8 %
For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use
977 4.6 %
 
   
Homeowner vacancy rate (percent)
2.1 N/A
Rental vacancy rate (percent)
5.3 N/A
 
   
Housing Tenure
   
Occupied housing units
19,306 100.0 %
Owner-occupied housing units.
9,304 48.2 %
Renter-occupied housing units.
10,002 51.8 %
 
   
Average household size of owner-occupied units
2.74 N/A
Average household size of renter-occupied units
2.46 N/A

 

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