Point of Rocks RV Campground
Prescott, AZ
August 26, 2025
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| Prescott Courthouse Square |
You may have guessed that Prescott is a favorite place we like to visit. We have visited several times now and we always find something new and very much enjoy old favorites. I am just now finishing this blog for our last trip when we visited at the end of August.
Walking the square and enjoying the park-like mood with locals and visitors is something we both enjoy. The four acre public space was established in 1864. The focal point is the stately granite Yavapai County Courthouse built in 1916.
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Cowboy at Rest : 1904
Artist : Solon Hannibal Borglum |
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| The sculpture depicts a cowboy stretched out on a rocky hillside. There is a slight smile and pensive look on his face as his horse stands over him. |
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| Lady Ermintrude arrived in Prescott from New York in July, 1910. The beautiful fountain graced the plaza for more than 60 years. Over time, the fountain was showing signs of wear and in 1960 was removed and placed in storage at the Sharlot Hall Museum. |
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In 2016, as the Centennial of the laying of the cornerstone for the Courthouse was approaching, surviving components of the fountain and statue were discovered and restoration began. Research was found that Robinson Iron, a foundry in Alabama had the original patterns and the missing and broken pieces of the fountain pedestal were replaced and restored.
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Lady Ermintrude stands elegantly today just as she did in 1910.
Ermintrude is a femine German name derived from irmen meaning "wholeness" and traut |
meaning "beloved".
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| In 1912, this Deodar Cedar was planted on the northeast quadrant of the plaza to commemorate Arizona's statehood. |
We made return visits to a couple of favorite places to eat in Prescott.
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Brunch and take home pie at Berry's is yummy. The biscuits and gravy are the best and deciding on which pie to take home is a fun choice to make.
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| Somehow we manage to eat every morsel at brunch and leave with melt-in-your mouth slices of fruity goodness over a thin home-made crust and topped with a layer of lightly toasted meringue. |
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| Date night at Papa's is a real treat. We had reservations for 6:30. Friday and Saturday nights are busy. The locals have gathered here for authentic, home-cooked Italian food in this warm and friendly atmosphere for over 30 years. |
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| We both enjoyed the "not on the menu" special for the evening. Crab and shrimp with a variety of cheeses wrapped in a house-made lasagna noodle topped with Papa's marinara sauce and cheese and baked to a golden, bubbly delicious smelling melt in your mouth greatness. Served with Papa's freshly baked bread and a house salad with Mama's Italian dressing. |
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| And we could not leave without a piece of cheesecake...made fresh every morning. |
Back at Belle and Point of Rocks...
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| Afternoon playtime... |
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Firethorn...
The berries will ripen and turn red, yellow or orange in the fall. |
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| Watching the birds... |
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| Woodhouse's Scrub Jay |
Back at the oasis it was a quiet week. Our only outing was to go to Gather. September and November are my favorite times to peruse this once a month, four day market in the Barrio Historic District.
And today we had an errand at Home Depot. Lucy went with us.
And on the way home we stopped at Dairy Queen. We each got a Blizzard and a senior discount! Wahoo!
Until next time, I'll close with a few photos from the backyard and our walks this week.
HAPPY TRAILS!
Thanks for the restaurant reviews, we've not eaten at either one....yet!
ReplyDeletePrescott is a beautiful drive from our house, one we talk fairly often so now we have another reason to go up! Love your photos, as usual, especially the beautiful skies.
Hi Sue! And thank you! Awesome…I think you and Dave will really like Papa’s. I do wish we lived closer to Prescott, but then we enjoy Point of Rocks too so it makes a nice get away for us!
DeleteYou seriously could do brochures for Prescott! I love all the history and great locations and tasty eateries. Is that an Artichoke (Parry's) Agave at your oasis? What a beautiful pic. Lucy is looking less puppy, and still such a gorgeous girl. I bet they loved her in HD! I'm off to Gathering in October. I've missed their Fall markets and excited to see it this year.
ReplyDeleteHi Jodee! We just love Prescott! Yes, the plant is an artichoke agave. I have several and like them because they do not beg everyday for water…😃. It was like over night when Lucy turned one year on Aug. 20 that she suddenly didn’t look like a puppy anymore. She is a mess! Fall markets at Gather are the best and my favorites.
DeleteI'm with Jodee, you could do brochures for Prescott or be a tour guide--I've learned so much! And those meals you enjoyed sound wonderful! Lucy is a doll--she is so cute! I miss going to Gather--wish I could find something similar in the Surprise area.
ReplyDeleteHi Janna! Thank you! There is lots to do in Prescott and one of our favorite little towns. Papa’s has the best Italian food we have ever had. Lucy is a lot of fun. She definitely keeps us on our toes. And when she is tired, she is the best little snuggle buddy! You can always come stay with us and we can go to Gather whenever you want to!
DeletePrescott is a town we have spent very little time in. I agree with Janna, you could be a tour guide!
ReplyDeleteHi Jim…if you head south Flagstaff and Prescott are both great places to explore.
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