WELCOME to  the Cornville Historical Society Website! 

MISSION

The mission of the Cornville Historical Society is to gather, preserve and share information about the history of the Cornville-Page Springs area from the time of pioneer settlement in the 1870's to the present.  The Society does research, keeps records, collects historical items, and sponsors educational activities relating to rural life in the historic Lower Oak Creek area. 

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

1.  GATHER:  Collect Historical Information

2.  PRESERVE:  Store Collections Safely

3.  SHARE:  Inform Community & Be Visible

4.  GAIN COMMUNITY SUPPORT:  Strengthen Organization

WHAT'S NEW?   

CORNVILLE RURAL MURAL PROJECT UNDERWAY

The Cornville Community Association (CCA) and Cornville Historical Society (CHS) have joined forces to work on a Cornville Rural Mural Project to gather ideas, develop criteria, and find locations for a series of murals within the rural postal community. Efforts will continue to seek resources & necessary funds.  

Public input shows that residents would favor a community project and support murals that portray natural elements, plants, wildlife, streams, agricultural uses, and historic features. Because the area consists of two main County crossroads & several side roads leading to scattered neighbors, the initial proposal is to make small murals at noticeable sites on fences, homes, outbuildings, utility boxes or other visible surfaces, where they would be suitable & portray Cornville’s community character. Initial efforts are focused on private properties with willing owners. 

A working group of CCA & CHS volunteers has been formed to oversee the project. Cornville Muralist Joan Bourque is partnering with the group to share her knowledge, experiences, and examples. As Chair of the CCA Public Works Committee, Judy Miller serves as project facilitator. If the project sounds interesting to you, either to serve as a member of the work group or as a property owner interested in having a mural on your property, please call or email Judy Miller at 928-301-3844 or jdymlraz@gmail.com. 

SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY EVENT HELD DECEMBER 7 AT BUSICH FAMILY RANCH IN BRIDGEPORT

The Cornville Historical Society Holiday Event was held at the Busich Family Ranch, in the Bridgeport area of Cottonwood on Sunday, December 7, 2025.   The event attracted about 100 attendees on a beautiful afternoon and raised almost $1,000 to help sustain Historical Society operations.  

“The Story of the Busich Ranch” was introduced by Don Godard, and Ranch Owner Rob Busich described the  45-acre ranch history, as its third-generation owner.  The ranch  is  the largest single-owned parcel remaining in the Bridgeport neighborhood. The family raises about 40 head of cattle, goats, and chickens; and plan to maintain operations and host more activities in the future.    

The program also included a raffle of holiday baskets featuring gift certificates and themed items; and refreshments were served.  Special appreciation is extended to all the donors of gift items, including Alcantara Vineyard & Winery, Cornville Mercantile, Cove Mesa Vineyard Winery, Divine Pies-Home for New Beginnings, Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery, Page Springs Cellars & Vineyards, Robbers Roost, Uphoria Beauty Company, Up the Creek Bistro & Wine Bar and Verde River Growers.  

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