Mayer Arizona
July 22, 2008 by Carl Chapman
Filed under Arizona
Mayer is in Northern Arizona . It is in Yavapai County. The town is located in the foothills of the Bradshaw Mountains near Big Bug Creek on State Highway 69, approximately 5 miles from Interstate 17. The 1.2 million acre Prescott National Forest is just to the west of town. Mayer is 70 miles north of Phoenix and 25 miles southeast of Prescott.
Overview:
Mayer is an unincorporated town that draws many individuals to its cool mountain setting. Today Mayer’s population is 1,500. The town sits at an elevation of 4,370 feet. The climate is mild all year round with a winter low temperature of 23 degrees and summer high temperature of 85 degrees. Mayer has a small town western feeling with a flavor of the past.
History:
Joseph Mayer came to the area in 1881. He built a store and a saloon. Later, he established a Wells Fargo stage station. The station was built along the line between Phoenix and Prescott. After a period of time, the town was named after him.
Today Mayer is a growing community. It is a center for agricultural and mining industries in the surrounding area.
Community Features:
A unique attraction located 10 miles to the east of town is Arcosanti. Arcosanti or “Urban Laboratory” is a community developed by Paolo Soleri. Soleri is an Italian architect, who has worked on the project for over 30 years. The futuristic self-sufficient community offers a tour that gives visitors an inside look at this amazing structure and way of life. There is a gift shop and other shops available for visitors.
Events:
Mayer Daze Celebration June
