The Town of Dewey-Humboldt has a long and interesting history, comprised of tales of nomadic Indian tribes, prospectors hunting for gold, ranchers, miners, and more. The onset of Dewey-Humboldt's recorded history commences with the petroglyphs or rock carvings that were left by the Indians who lived in the area before the settling of the Yavapai Tribe. There is no evidence that the Yavapai tribe used petroglyphs, but many artifacts have been retrieved among the ruins that are spread throughout the Dewey-Humboldt area.

Prospectors in search of gold were the first non-natives to travel through the Dewey-Humboldt area. The first Caucasian settler in the area was reported to be King Woolsey, in the early 1860s. At that time, King Woolsey was the founder of the Agua Fria Ranch and Agua Fria River. Later, during the early 1870's, water diversions were utilized to irrigate a broad area of corn and other crops. The ruins of Woolsey's ranch house are located about one mile north of Humboldt, and can still be seen today between the old Black Canyon Highway and the Agua Fria River.

Farming in Dewey continued until very recently in 2006, when the last working farm on Dewey land was sold to Dewey real estate developers. Today, Dewey is primarily a quiet residential town that is ideal for both families and retirees, and Dewey real estate continues to climb in value and demand.

The town of Humboldt was also settled in the early 1860s. Originally named Val Verde after the company that owned the local smelting business, Humboldt was given its new name in 1905. The town's population reached 1,000 in 1907, and at that time, the local economy of Humboldt rapidly grew, largely due to the two daily trains that stopped in the area. At this time, the city first decided to showcase its development by hosting a Labor Day parade, and this tradition continues even today along Humboldt's Main Street.

In late 1907, a widespread panic caused the nearby Iron King Mine to temporarily close. After reopening, the smelter and mine were again closed after World War I. By 1930, Humboldt's population decreased to only 300 people. Then, in 1934, Humboldt experienced another boom when the mine reopened yet again to produce a notable $100 million in lead and zinc before its final closure in 1968. Humboldt's old railroad track was permanently removed in 1971.

The town of Dewey-Humboldt was incorporated in December of 2004, after a triumphant drive for incorporation that began many years earlier. Voters passed the incorporation initiative creating the Dewey-Humboldt Town with an impressive 72 percent voting in favor of the incorporation.

With a rich history, close-knit community, and a dazzling array of beautiful Dewey luxury homes and Dewey condos, Dewey real estate will almost surely continue to flourish. The area is booming with an impressive number of moderate and upscale housing developments, thanks to its close proximity to Prescott and the vast amount of available Dewey land.

For more information about Dewey new homes, contact one of the knowledgeable Dewey Realtors of the Tim Eastman Group at (928) 778-4848 today.

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