"Elevation 1,261 feet. In T.2 N., R. 4E. Village east of Phoenix. Established by and named after the Rev. Winfield Scott, Civil War veteran. later a chaplain in the regular army. Stationed at Angel Island, San Francisco, 1888. Located a farm here and as a little settlement grew up around him they called it Scottsdale."
"An Army Chaplain, Major Winfield Scott (b. Feb. 26, 1837, Michigan; d. Oct 16, 1910) first visited this area in 1881. Later he homesteaded, taking out a patent in 1891. Meanwhile he served at Fort Huachuca, leaving his brother George in charge of the homestead. Following his retirement, Scott promoted property near his home as a health and agricultural center. The name Scottsdale became official in 1896 with the establishment of the school district. It had seventy residents in 1897. PO est Jan 21, 1897 James L. Davis, pm; incorporated June 25, 1951."
Websites
Local Government Website
http://www.ci.scottsdale.az.us