Near Oracle in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

American Flag

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2010

1. American Flag Marker

Inscription. Isaac Lorraine, discoverer of the American Flag gold and silver mine, built this adobe house about 1877. It served as his residence and headquarters for nearby mining and ranching operations. On December 20, 1880, it became the first post office in the district. Within ten years population had shifted to the Oracle area and on July 19, 1890, mail service was discontinued from American Flag. This is one of the oldest surviving post office buildings in Arizona and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by Oracle Historical Society and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1959.

Location. 32° 34.805′ N, 110° 43.223′ W. Marker is near Oracle, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on Mount Lemmon Road, one mile south of Webb Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oracle AZ 85623, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. La Casa Del High Jinks (approx. 1.2 miles away); Acadia Ranch (approx. 3.3 miles away);

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All Saint's Church (approx. 3.4 miles away); Lemmon Rock Lookout Tower (approx. 10.8 miles away); The San Pedro River Valley (approx. 12.6 miles away).

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2010

2. American Flag Marker

American Flag Ranch and Post Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2010

3. American Flag Ranch and Post Office

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2010

4. American Flag Ranch and Post Office

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,115 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.