Grand Canyon National Park in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Blacksmith Shop
Constructed in 1908
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
1. Blacksmith Shop Marker
In the early days of Grand Canyon Village, the blacksmith shop served as a focal point of activity. The blacksmith was a highly skilled craftsman who welded the machinery, sharpened the tools, built water tanks, repaired the wagon wheels and shod the horses and mules. In addition, he manufactured branding irons and fashioned metal into ornamental iron work. Today, the blacksmith shop still serves many of the original purposes for which it was built.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 36° 3.295′ N, 112° 8.423′ W. Marker is in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is on the east end of the shop, on Village Loop Drive in Grand Canyon Village. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Canyon AZ 86023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mule Barns (within shouting distance of this marker); Bright Angel Lodge (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Bright Angel Lodge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trans-Canyon Telephone Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lookout Studio (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buckey O'Neill Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); CCC Legacy
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Also see . . .
1. Grand Canyon National Park. (Submitted on January 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Blacksmithing Videos. (Submitted on January 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
2. Blacksmith Shop and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 798 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
