when did phoenix become the capital of arizona
Phoenix became the capital of the State of Arizona on February 14, 1912; the same day that Arizona became a state.The Territorial Capital moved to Phoenix in 1899. The Territorial Capital was moved to Phoenix from Prescott in 1899.hen did Phoenix become the state capital of Arizona? Phoenix became the Territorial Capital 1899 and the State Capital in 1912 when Arizona was admitted to the Union.