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When was Flagstaff founded?
When was Flagstaff founded?
- July 4, 1876 (correct)
- June 4, 1875
- September 4, 1878
- August 4, 1877
What is Flagstaff known as?
What is Flagstaff known as?
- The City of Pines
- The World's First Dark Sky City (correct)
- The City of Route 66
- The City of Trains
What was discovered at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff?
What was discovered at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff?
- Pluto's Moon
- The Black Hole
- Pluto (correct)
- The Galaxy
What is the source of the unique smell in Flagstaff during the summer?
What is the source of the unique smell in Flagstaff during the 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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