| Page Views: 411 Last Visit to Cottonwood: November, 2007 | Cottonwood- Still has charm & Route 66 by Yaqui - last update: Jan 18, 2008 |
Cottonwood started out as Camp Verde in 1874. As settlers moved in it derived its name from huge cottonwood trees that grew along the Verde River. It was not a pleasant place to settle for many years due to infestation mosquitoes that carried Malaria and dysentery. Medicine was too expensive and few for many settlers to have access to it. Yet, around 1879 families started moving despite the hardship and it still thrives.
Cottonwood survived the woolliest of times since the law did not rule here. The lure of that attracted many and not to mention the bootleggers who prospered here during the roaring twenties until the town’s demise. A fire almost devastated the town by almost claiming most of the buildings. Yet, these frisky settlers rebuilt it and now stand as a picturesque quaint town with many wonderful shops, restaurants, and many historical landmarks to visit. |
|  | Willy's Burgers & Shakes Awesome 50's decor! |
Very Retro This sign still speaks of the good old Route 66 days. | | |
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| Pros: | "Seems ordinary, but has a charming old town." | | Cons: | "Traffic as usually is bad on 89, just take your time" | | In A Nutshell: | "Charm still abounds here!" |
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 Yaqui's Cottonwood Travelogues | | | | Title [Click to view] | Travel Year | Pictures | | Old Town Mural | November, 2007 |  1 |
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yumyum Sun Oct 4, 2009 10:44 UTC
Like your intro photo! Wouldn't mind having a look into that hippie emporium ;) | lynnehamman Wed Sep 9, 2009 16:04 UTC
I think I would enjoy a spot of shopping here! Hippy era still my favourite time. Good page, Dee. No wonder Bob Dylan sang about Route 66 | LoriPori Mon Sep 7, 2009 13:10 UTC
Another charming little town. I would get a kick out of the Hippie Emporium and that Old Hotel looks like a fun place to stay overnight. | JLBG Thu Aug 13, 2009 06:10 UTC
Haha, Old Town Jail turned into a Visitor Center, I like that! |
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