Glendale in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Murphy Park
Established 1909
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 4, 2010
1. Murphy Park Marker
Inscription.
Murphy Park. Established 1909. Originally known as "The Park" or "City Park," Murphy Park has always been the center of downtown Glendale. The park's namesake, W. J. Murphy, established Glendale in 1892 and donated the park to the town in 1909. Residents protected the park as a community space, allowing only a public library to be built here (the first in 1917, a second in 1938, and the current one in 1971). In 1912, patriotic residents installed a 110-foot wooden flagpole here. The tallest flagpole in the state stood until 1964. That same year the Glendale City Council renamed the park for Murphy.
Originally known as "The Park" or "City Park," Murphy Park has always been the center of downtown Glendale. The park's namesake, W. J. Murphy, established Glendale in 1892 and donated the park to the town in 1909. Residents protected the park as a community space, allowing only a public library to be built here (the first in 1917, a second in 1938, and the current one in 1971). In 1912, patriotic residents installed a 110-foot wooden flagpole here. The tallest flagpole in the state stood until 1964. That same year the Glendale City Council renamed the park for Murphy.
Erected by City of Glendale.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 33° 32.385′ N, 112° 11.039′ W. Marker is in Glendale, Arizona, in Maricopa County. Marker is at the intersection of North 58th Avenue and West Glenn Drive, on the right when traveling south on North 58th Avenue. Marker is on northeast corner of the J.W. Murphy Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glendale AZ 85301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,108 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
