When I first came to Prescott I found a road named "White Spar." Having been connected with boats and ships slightly by being a Sea Scout when I was growing up, I assumed it was associated with spars in a ship. Such is not the case. Here is a photo of a white spar.

White Spar near Prescott, Arizona

Prescott was founded as a mining town and we had our own gold rush following the conclusion of the Civil War. A prospector spotting a white spar would immediately work the area as the quartz outcropping is oftentimes a sign of the possibility of gold being nearby.

This photo was taken in the Prescott National Forest south of Prescott.

Here is another white spar. This photo was taken in the Morgan Ranch area north of Prescott and west of Chino Valley.

White Spar north of Prescott, Arizona

 

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4 Comments on What is a White Spar?

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That is very interesting, John.  Had no idea!
9:23pm • #1

Good stuff John.  Thanks for the post.
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John - Very cool. I was just reading along and I learned something!
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John - great photos! Thanks for sharing!
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