Yarnell, Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States.
Yarnell is a locality in Yavapai County situated at about 1,460 meters elevation in central Arizona's mountains. The settlement spreads across roughly nine square kilometers with approximately 517 housing units nestled in the mountainous terrain.
The community began after gold was discovered in 1865, with Harrison Yarnell establishing a mine there in 1873. This early mining activity shaped the settlement as a mountain mining outpost in the region.
The Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains blends religious figures with natural rock outcrops, allowing visitors to walk between different stations at their own pace.
The locality sits along State Highway 89 between Prescott and Wickenburg, making it accessible via this main road connection. The area works well for hiking and exploring, especially for visitors interested in the mountain landscape and the shrine grounds.
Highway 89 south of the locality drops steeply downhill, descending roughly 400 meters over a short stretch with sharp switchbacks. A designated overlook along this descent offers wide views across the mountain landscape and surrounding valleys.
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