Mesa in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mesa
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010
1. Mesa Marker
Inscription.
Mesa. . Early in 1878 a hardy band of Mormon pioneers arrived on this mesa. With a straight edge and a spirit level they proved the feasibility of using the ancient Montezuma Canal to bring life-giving irrigation water from the Salt River to the desert sands. On February 14th work began on this project. A survey was made and stakes driven, May 16, 1878, to plat the townsite according to the "City of Zion" plan given by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. Elijah Pomeroy was the first Bishop of Mesa and A. F. McDonald the first Mayor. Maricopa County
Early in 1878 a hardy band of Mormon pioneers arrived on this mesa. With a straight edge and a spirit level they proved the feasibility of using the ancient Montezuma Canal to bring life-giving irrigation water from the Salt River to the desert sands. On February 14th work began on this project. A survey was made and stakes driven, May 16, 1878, to plat the townsite according to the "City of Zion" plan given by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. Elijah Pomeroy was the first Bishop of Mesa and A. F. McDonald the first Mayor.
Maricopa County
Erected 1955 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 169.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1878.
Location. 33° 24.952′ N, 111° 49.173′ W. Marker is in Mesa, Arizona, in Maricopa County. Marker can be reached from East Main Street. Marker is located at Pioneer Park between North Leseuer Street and North Hobson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 526 East Main Street, Mesa AZ 85204, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arizona's Honeymoon Trail (a few steps from
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,407 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
