Benson in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mormon Battalion
LDS Church
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
1. Mormon Battalion Marker
Last camp on
San Pedro
Turned west
toward Tucson
Erected 1960
Erected 1960 by Post 34.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Mormon Battalion series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1955.
Location. 31° 58.224′ N, 110° 18.338′ W. Marker is in Benson, Arizona, in Cochise County. Marker is on 4th Street (Business U.S. 10) near Ocotillo Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Benson AZ 85602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Benson Jail (approx. 0.7 miles away); Benson Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Mormon Battalion (approx. 6.6 miles away).
Additional commentary.
1.
Description from the: Mormon Battalion Association, Map, Museums, and Trail Markers website.
The encampment date on the marker is incorrect. The 13 December 1846 camp was located 1 mile to the east in the present Pato Blanco Lakes RV Park and Resort
this page online
— Submitted May 31, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
2. Mormon Battalion Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 19, 2010
3. Mormon Battalion Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,018 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
