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What is Flagstaff named after?
What is Flagstaff named after?
What distinction was given to Flagstaff on October 24, 2001?
What distinction was given to Flagstaff on October 24, 2001?
Where was Pluto discovered?
Where was Pluto discovered?
Why does Flagstaff have a distinct smell during summer?
Why does Flagstaff have a distinct smell during summer?
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How many miles of Route 66 pass through Flagstaff?
How many miles of Route 66 pass through Flagstaff?
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Study Notes
Flagstaff History and Facts
- Flagstaff was founded on July 4, 1876, and was named after a stripped pine tree made into a flagpole placed at Old Town Spring, now called Old Town Spring Park.
- Flagstaff is the world's first International Dark Sky City, receiving this designation on October 24, 2001.
Astronomy and Nature
- Pluto was discovered at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff on February 18, 1930.
- Flagstaff is located in the world's largest contiguous Ponderosa Pine forest.
Unique Features
- The city smells of vanilla or butterscotch during the summer due to the terpines in the Ponderosa Pine Trees.
Transportation
- Flagstaff is home to about 15 miles of The Motherroad, Route 66.
- 100 to 150 trains pass through Flagstaff each day.
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Description
Discover interesting facts about Flagstaff, including its founding, dark sky designation, and notable discoveries. Learn about the unique characteristics of this Arizona city.
