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Lake Havasu City in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

City Founders

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

 
 
City Founders Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 6, 2010
1. City Founders Marker
Inscription.
Robert P. McCulloch, Sr, Founder
and
C.V. Wood, Jr., Master Planner

London Bridge was purchased from the city of London on April 18, 1968 for $2,460,000.00. It took three years and another $4,500,000.00 to transport and build the bridge. The Grand Opening took place October 10, 1971. This sculpture was created by local artist Lou Hunt with the help of her good friend and assistant Reese Mead
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & ViaductsSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1847.
 
Location. 34° 28.361′ N, 114° 20.778′ W. Marker is in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in Mohave County. Marker is on McCulloch Blvd., 0.1 miles south of Arizona Route 95, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Havasu City AZ 86403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. British – American Friendship (a few steps from this marker); Robert P. McCulloch, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); London Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); James A. Wheeler Park and Freedom Fountain (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Site #6" (approx. 2.1 miles away).
 
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The City Founders image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Lou Hunt
2. The City Founders
City Founders - Lake Havasu City, Arizona image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 6, 2010
3. City Founders - Lake Havasu City, Arizona
London Bridge at Lake Havasu City image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 24, 2007
4. London Bridge at Lake Havasu City
City Founders & Marker with the London Bridge Behind Them. image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, September 29, 2012
5. City Founders & Marker with the London Bridge Behind Them.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,121 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on June 13, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.   2. submitted on November 22, 2010, by Lou Hunt of Lake Havasu City, AZ.   3. submitted on June 13, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.   4. submitted on June 15, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.   5. submitted on October 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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