The Verde Valley (; ) is a
valley
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in central
Arizona
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in the
United States
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. The
Verde River runs through it. The Verde River is one of Arizona's last
free-flowing river systems. It provides crucial habitat for fish and wildlife, fresh water for local agricultural production, recreational opportunities for locals and tourists alike, and brings clean drinking water to over 2 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The valley is overlooked by
Mingus Mountain and the
Mogollon Rim. The valley is one of three regions of
viticulture
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in Arizona and contains th
Verde Valley AVA
History
The first notice of this region appears in the report of
Antonio de Espejo, who visited in 1583. Little more was recorded until the commencement of prospecting for gold and silver in the 19th century.
Towns
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Camp Verde
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Clarkdale
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Cornville
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Cottonwood
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Jerome
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He is best known ...
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Lake Montezuma
* McGuireville
* Rimrock
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Sedona
In popular culture
Verde Valley was the setting for the
1977 sci-fi thriller movie ''
Kingdom of the Spiders'', starring
William Shatner. The theme song for the film,
Peaceful Verde Valley" was recorded by
country
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singer
Dorsey Burnette.
See also
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Tuzigoot National Monument (pueblo ruin)
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V Bar V Heritage Site (petroglyphs)
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Montezuma Well
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
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Verde Canyon Railroad
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Arizona Central Railroad
References
External links
Verde Valley Travel & Vacation GuideCommon Plants of the Verde Valley & SedonaSedona Verde Valley Tourism CouncilCoordonates of Verde River GreenwayUS government site on the Verde River
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Valleys of Arizona
Regions of Arizona
Landforms of Yavapai County, Arizona