Cornville, Residential community in Yavapai County, Arizona, US.
Cornville is a residential community in northern Arizona situated along Oak Creek at an elevation of about 980 meters (3,215 feet). The area blends homes with working farmland shaped by proximity to this creek and the Verde River system.
The settlement began in 1876 when Captain Andrew Jackson and Margaret Jackson built irrigation ditches to support farming. This early infrastructure enabled lasting habitation by tapping water resources in the area.
The area maintains connections to farming through local cultivation and vineyards in the desert setting. You can see these agricultural traditions today in the fields and farms that shape the landscape around the community.
State Route 89A connects the area to nearby Sedona and Cottonwood for shopping and services. Drive times are moderate, and the road passes through scenic terrain with good conditions for travel.
The area is home to Eliphante, an artistic village that has developed since 1987 and features hand-built sculptural structures. This unusual collection is maintained by a local organization and draws visitors looking for unexpected creative spaces.
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