Sedona in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Van Deren Cabin
Photographed By Denise Boose, April 26, 2019
1. Van Deren Cabin Marker
Inscription.
Van Deren Cabin. . This 43 acre parcel was originally homestead by Bill Fredericks, a local known for his "good whiskey." In 1924 he sold land to Earl Van Deren. Earl moved the north cabin from Sterling Canyon sometime between 1924 and 1929. Then in 1930 Van Deren decided to get married and constructed the south cabin and connected them with a common roof, creating a breezeway. The north cabin served as kitchen and the south cabin became known as the "honeymoon cabin."
Both are constructed out of Arizona Cypress and were originally roofed with Ponderosa Pine Shakes (shingles). During the 1940's the cabins were used for at least two movies "Riders of the Purple Sage," and "Blood on the Moon."
For more information about Sedona's early history contact the Sedona Historical Society.
Please help us preserve this part of Sedona's History camping and campfires are not appropiate in or around these cabins.
This 43 acre parcel was originally homestead by Bill Fredericks, a local known for his "good whiskey." In 1924 he sold land to Earl Van Deren. Earl moved the north cabin from Sterling Canyon sometime between 1924 and 1929. Then in 1930 Van Deren decided to get married and constructed the south cabin and connected them with a common roof, creating a breezeway. The north cabin served as kitchen and the south cabin became known as the "honeymoon cabin."
Both are constructed out of Arizona Cypress and were originally roofed with Ponderosa Pine Shakes (shingles). During the 1940's the cabins were used for at least two movies "Riders of the Purple Sage," and "Blood on the Moon."
For more information about Sedona's early history contact the Sedona Historical Society.
Please help us preserve this part of Sedona's History camping and campfires are not appropiate in or around these cabins.
Erected by Forest Service Department of Agriculture and Arizona Natural History Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 34° 55.004′ N, 111° 48.822′ W. Marker is in Sedona, Arizona, in Yavapai County. Marker is on F.S. 152, on the left when traveling
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north. From the Highway 89A turn right on paved Dry Creek Road and drive about 2 miles north and turn right on F.S. 152 which is Valtee Arch trail and drive approx 2.9 miles. It is walkable, but extremely rocky terrian and if you drive, will require a high clearance all wheel drive vehicle. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: FS 152, Sedona AZ 86336, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The actual slab cut for the fireplace hearth by Van Deren.
Photographed By Denise Boose, April 26, 2019
6. Van Deren Cabin Interior
This was the living and sleeping area for the Van Deren Family.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,410 times since then and 253 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 28, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
