Yavapai County is located near the center of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, its population was 211,073. The county seat is Prescott. Yavapai County comprises the Prescott, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Located between the Patapsco and the Potomac, the Patuxent River covers over 957 square miles, and bears the distinction of being the longest river exclusive to Maryland. Patuxent River with Solomons Island Bridge in distance (from St. Mary's County), Maryland, May 2000.
Paiute War (Summer, 1860) - Also known as the Pyramid Lake War, Washoe Indian War, and the Pah Ute War, this armed conflict resulted due to the Paiute Indians resentment of miners and settlers in the Carson River Valley of western Nevada.aiute War (Summer, 1860) - Also known as the Pyramid Lake War, Washoe Indian War, and the Pah Ute War, this armed conflict resulted due to the Paiute Indians resentment of miners and settlers in the Carson River Valley of western Nevada.