Crown P Corral - Cvent

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THE LEGEND OF
CROWN
CORRAL
Crown P Corral was founded in 1917 by the Miller family - horse and cattle ranchers who
migrated from Florida to Arizona during WWI to take advantage of the farming and cotton boom
that began in 1915. The Miller family included Jack and Shea Miller and their four children,
Olivia, Anna, Emma and Jack Jr. The name Crown P Corral originated from Mrs. Miller's
first horse and prize possession, who she affectionately referred to as, Crown Princess.
Jack Miller was a skilled blacksmith who wanted to open up a small blacksmith shop to service the
military's growing need for horseshoes. The military had already begun using Phoenix and Tucson
for military bases and Miller knew that Crown P Corral would be an ideal "boarding stop" for those
heading north towards Flagstaff. But the City fathers didn't want a blacksmith shop in the main
part of town because it was smelly, dirty and noisy, so they agreed to let Miller build his shop and
corral on the outskirts of town where it wouldn't bother anyone. In the spring of 1917, Miller
purchased 65 acres in North Scottsdale, at the base of the McDowell Mountains for $1.15 per acre,
and Crown P Corral was established. At the time, nothing existed in the area except a few small
horse farms and land as far as the eye could see. Locals often joked that if you traveled just 10 miles
past Crown P Corral, you might fall off the edge of the earth.
By the time WWI came to an end in 1919, the Miller family had gained a reputation among the
military and locals alike for producing some of the finest horseshoes in Maricopa County. This
good fortune allowed Miller to expand his business to include a General Store and the famed
Coyote Moon Saloon. By 1920, Crown P was a bustling town with a population of 117, but it was
in 1937 that a particularly famous architect set up a rustic outdoor camp (now called Taliesen West)
just five miles from the Corral, officially putting the little town on the map. Frank Lloyd Wright
was often spotted at Crown P's General Store gathering supplies and every Tuesday would
drop into the Coyote Moon Saloon for a frosty Sarsaparilla.
The Miller family continued to thrive during WWII as many people began to move to Arizona
from other regions of the country because of its inland position and protection from aerial
attacks. By 1946, Crown P Corral boasted a general store, church, bank, blacksmith shop,
saloon and it’s very own jail and resident sheriff.
Today, Crown P Corral is home to hundreds of visitors who come to enjoy the history and
heritage of the great Southwest. From cookouts to shootouts, this wild western town provides
guests with the perfect backdrop for an authentic southern Arizona experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to Crown P Corral.