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By TRCP Alliance, September 25, 2011
Piache and Claiborne Markers (West Bound View)
101 Alabama, Monroe County, Perdue Hill — Claiborne
On U.S. 84 at Old Fort Claiborne Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 84.
During the westward expansion of the United States in the early 1800’s, those whose destination was the new Mississippi Territory took a right fork off the Federal Road which led to the Alabama River ferry at Claiborne. After the land cessions of . . . Map (db m47638) HM
102 Alabama, Monroe County, Shackleville — Old Federal Road
On Wright Street (County Road 38) 2.6 miles west of South Butler Springs Road (County Road 7), on the right when traveling west.
North of Salem Cemetery and the former church was the site of Price's Hotel, the first place to spend the night on the Federal Road after Greenville. Mr Price was also the stagecoach driver for this section between Greenville and his hotel. Mrs . . . Map (db m84986) HM
103 Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex — Freightliner M-915a3 Tractor Truck
On Avenue D, on the right when traveling south.
Freightliner M-915a3 Tractor Truck Engine: Detroit Diesel Series 60 DEC IV 12.7-liter diesel Horsepower: 430 Transmission: Allison 6-speed automatic Weight: 8.45 tons Payload capacity: 30 tons Special equipment: This truck is equipped . . . Map (db m220608) HM WM
104 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church — Organized 1877
On Dexter Avenue at S Decatur Street, on the left when traveling west on Dexter Avenue.
The second black Baptist Church in Montgomery. First pastor was Rev. C. O. Boothe. Present structure built 1885. Designed by Pelham J. Anderson; built by William Watkins, a member of the congregation. Many prominent black citizens of Montgomery . . . Map (db m25128) HM
105 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — 5 — Highway Construction Destroys Historic Black Neighborhoods — The Cloverleaf beneath Interstates 65 and 85 — Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail —
On West Jeff Davis Avenue at South Holt Street, on the right when traveling east on West Jeff Davis Avenue.
The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956, signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, authorized the construction of 41,000 miles of the Interstate Highway System over a ten year period - the largest public works project in American history to . . . Map (db m210249) HM
106 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Montgomery Racial Segregation on Buses
Near Caroline Street south of Clayton Street, on the left when traveling south.
On multiple occasions in 1955, black women were arrested for challenging Montgomery's law requiring racial segregation on buses. The arrest of Rosa Parks sparked a mass protest that launched the modern civil rights movement and brought to prominence . . . Map (db m118040) HM
107 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Teague Road
On Hyundai Boulevard (County Route 42) at Mobile Highway (U.S. 31), on the right when traveling east on Hyundai Boulevard.
This 2.8-mile road connecting U.S. highways 331 and 31 first appeared on Montgomery County road maps in 1928. Land for the road was deeded to Montgomery County in September 1926 by local landowners from the Teague, Bellingrath and Matthews families. . . . Map (db m70932) HM
108 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery — Teague Road
On Hyundai Boulevard (County Road 42) west of Norman Bridge Road (U.S. 331), on the right when traveling west.
This 2.8-mile road connecting U.S. highways 331 and 31 first appeared on Montgomery County road maps in 1928. Land for the road was deeded to Montgomery County in September 1926 by local landowners from the Teague, Bellingrath and Matthews families. . . . Map (db m99235) HM
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109 Alabama, Montgomery County, Montgomery, Washington Park — The Smiths: A Civil Rights Family
On Second Street west of Tulane Street, on the right when traveling west.
In this house, built in 1948, Frank and Alberta Smith raised their six children. Through their activism and participation in two landmark suits, members of the Smith family played critical roles in the Civil Rights Movement. The family attended St. . . . Map (db m223847) HM
110 Alabama, Montgomery County, Pintlala — 5 — Federal Road, 1805,
On Mobile Highway (U.S. 31) at Federal Road / West Old Hayneville Road (County Road 24), on the left when traveling north on Mobile Highway.
Federal Road, 1805, between Milledgeville, Ga. and St. Stephens, Ala. crossed here. Manac's Tavern was two miles west.Map (db m39770) HM
111 Alabama, Montgomery County, Pintlala — The Federal Road / Manac's Tavern
On Federal Road at Cloverfield Road (County Route 24), on the right when traveling south on Federal Road.
Side 1 The Federal Road The 1803 Louisiana Purchase acquired 828,000 sq. mi. for the U.S., doubling its size. The Federal Road was built to provide a shorter route from Washington to New Orleans and the new territory. The Treaty . . . Map (db m71535) HM
112 Alabama, Morgan County, Decatur — 7 — Two Bridges Across The Tennessee River — “A Hard Nut To Crack” — The Battle For Decatur —
On Wilson Street Northwest (U.S. 72) at Raiload Street, on the right when traveling west on Wilson Street Northwest.
In 1860, the Memphis and Charleston Railroad was the only east-west route through the United States south of the Mason-Dixon Line. Maintaining control of this rail line was essential to Confederate strategy. Union Brigadier General Ormsby Mitchell . . . Map (db m28262) HM
113 Alabama, Morgan County, Hartselle — Bethel Road Historical District
On Bethel Road Northeast at Indian Hills Road Northeast, on the right when traveling south on Bethel Road Northeast.
Old Bethel Road first came into use during the mid-nineteenth century. It ran adjacent to the property deeded to George Hartselle by President Polk in 1845 and President Buchanan in 1858. The road later connected with Fletcher Ferry Road and Georgia . . . Map (db m217103) HM
114 Alabama, Pickens County, Gordo — History of Gordo, Alabama
On North Main Street (Alabama Route 159) at 2nd Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
This area's first settlers arrived in the 1830s and established the Crossroads community at the intersection of the Columbus-Tuscaloosa and Vienna-Fayette stagecoach roads, one mile northeast of Gordo's present location on Highway 82. The name . . . Map (db m152577) HM
115 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — The Great Pensacola Trading Path
On U.S. 231, 0.3 miles north of Monticello Drive, on the left when traveling north.
In the early 1800s, south Alabama was still inhabited by many groups of Native Americans: Creek, Chickasaw, and Choctaw among others. They traveled, hunted, traded, and made war on the many ancient trails here. European settlers improved these roads . . . Map (db m95359) HM
116 Alabama, Pike County, Troy — Three Notch Road
On South 3 Notch Street (U.S. 29) at East Church Street, on the right when traveling north on South 3 Notch Street.
Built by U.S. Army, 1824, from Ft. Barrancas, at Pensacola to Ft. Bainbridge, S.E. of Tuskegee. Here it joined Federal Road leading to Ft. Mitchell in Russell County. Road followed Indian trade trail Became main road . . . Map (db m76745) HM
117 Alabama, Russell County, Seale — Indian Trail
On Old Seale Road/Magnolia Greene Hwy (County Road 137 at milepost 102), 0.2 miles west of U.S. 431, on the right when traveling south.
Oldest route from Atlantic to Southwest. In 1805 it became Federal Road, over which pioneers traveled from Milledgeville to St. Stephens. Oglethorpe, Lafayette, Burr and others used this trail.Map (db m165635) HM
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118 Alabama, Russell County, Seale — The Old Federal Road — Russell County
On Alabama Route 169 just west of U.S. 431, on the right when traveling west.
The Old Federal Road that opened the southeastern United States to settlers once crossed at this location. In 1805, the United States Congress granted funds to build a post road from Georgia to New Orleans to cross the sparsely settled wilderness . . . Map (db m237220) HM
119 Alabama, Shelby County, Vandiver — Sidney Word Lee — (1864-1944)
On Alabama Route 25 north of Lake View Circle, on the right when traveling north.
Founder of Buffalo Rock Company (1901) in Birmingham and creator of Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale, a medicinal tonic first used in the Civil War. Lee's vision and influential support inspired the construction of this road across Double Oak Mountain . . . Map (db m52693) HM
120 Alabama, Talladega County, Talladega — Jackson Trace — 1813 – 1918
On Alabama Route 21 north of Mardisville Road (County Road 241), on the right when traveling north.
This spot is near site of first U.S. Land Office, Talladega County 1832.Map (db m160547) HM
121 Alabama, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa — Willys Jeep
On McFarland Boulevard East (U.S. 82), on the right when traveling north.
In 1940, the U.S. Army put out a call to automobile manufacturers to produce a fast, lightweight, all terrain vehicle. The answer came in the form of the Willys MB. The Jeep was instrumental in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. This . . . Map (db m35515) HM
122 Alabama, Wilcox County, Catherine — Postal Routes of 1820
On State Highway 28 at State Highway 162, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 28.
Two miles north of this point was the intersection of two important postal routes of early Alabama, the Saint Stephens-Cahawba Road and the Tuskaloosa-Prairie Bluff Road.Map (db m38495) HM
123 Alabama, Winston County, Haleyville — The Byler Road
On 20th Street west of 10th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Byler Road was Alabama's first state road. Governor W. W. Bibb signed into law a bill authorizing its construction December 16, 1819. The turnpike was named for John Byler, its chief promoter. Byler and his associates were directed to build . . . Map (db m153313) HM
124 Alabama, Winston County, Natural Bridge — Byler Road / History of Natural Bridge
On County Road 9 north of U.S. 278, on the right when traveling north.
Byler Road Byler Road, which passes through Natural Bridge, was Alabama's first state road. Governor W.W. Bibb signed into law a bill authorizing its construction on December 16, 1819. The turnpike was named for John Byler, its chief . . . Map (db m153261) HM
125 Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Fairbanks — Cushman Street
On Cushman Street near 4th Avenue.
“Instead of row after row of empty houses (Dawson), they are building new stores. The place is alive and busy-a little too crowded when we got there.” – a tourist in Fairbanks, 1928Map (db m47406) HM
126 Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — From Planks to Pavement — North Front Street's Early Views
On Front Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling south on Front Street.
At the turn of the century, Ketchikan's pioneer townsite sprouted up from the base of a rugged, uncleared rocky mountainside where it meets deep tidewater. The downtown business district was literally built upon pilings and planked decking, with . . . Map (db m181910) HM
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127 Alaska, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Ketchikan — Keeping the Catch!
On Front Street at Water Street, on the right when traveling south on Front Street.
Shipments of iced halibut from Ketchikan to outside markets was pioneered by F.J. Hunt and H.C. Strong, following similar successful methods with salmon, and a thriving business was built through the construction of two large cold storage . . . Map (db m181914) HM
128 Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Wasilla — Balto — Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
On South Knik-Goose Bay Rd, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the indomitable spirit of the sled dogs of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. “The Last Great Race on Earth” Endurance • Fidelity • Intelligence Dedicated the first Saturday of March, 2012 Historic replica of . . . Map (db m80411) HM
129 Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Wasilla — Father of the Iditarod — Joe Redington, Sr. — Iditarod Trail Race Headquarters —
On Knik-Goose Bay Road, on the right when traveling north.
Joe Redington, Sr. Born in Oklahoma, February 1, 1917 • Died in Alaska, June 24, 1999 Joe was an accomplished man; homesteader, big-game guide, bush pilot, commercial fisherman, boat builder, fish-plant manager, and mountain . . . Map (db m80410) HM
130 Alaska, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Wasilla — Iditarod Cabin — In loving memory of Dean H. Christopherson
In loving memory of Dean H. Christopherson 1916-1992 Made possible by a generous contribution from Mrs. Elaine G. Christopherson in memory of her husband The cabin is similar to the cabin at Rohn the eighth checkpoint on the . . . Map (db m80413) HM
131 Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Delta Junction — Delta Junction, Alaska — Northern Terminus of the "Alcan" Highway
On Alaska Highway (at milepost 1,422) at Richardson Highway, on the left when traveling north on Alaska Highway.
This highway was constructed during World War II as a military supply route for interior Alaska Military and Airfields in 1942. 7 Army regiments and 42 Contractors and Public Roads Administrators working from Delta Junction South and Dawson Creek . . . Map (db m59840) HM
132 Alaska, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Tok — Taylor Highway
On Taylor Highway (Alaska Route 6) at Alaska Highway (Alaska Highway 2) on Taylor Highway.
The Taylor Highway leads through some of the earliest and richest gold mining country in Alaska to the City of Eagle on the Yukon River. Gold was discovered by Franklin in 1886 and the old town of Forty Mile was located on the Yukon River at the . . . Map (db m49596) HM
133 Alaska, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Valdez — Goat Trail
On Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 13.9).
The U.S. Army arrived at Valdez during the Gold Rush to build a trail into the interior. They found the Valdez Glacier impassable much of the year. To bypass the glacier, they cut a narrow trail along the walls of rugged Keystone Canyon. The . . . Map (db m49611) HM
134 Alaska, Valdez-Cordova Census Area, Valdez — Horse and Sled Trail
On Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 15.3).
On the far side, just above the water are the remains of the old sled trail, used in the early days. It was cut out of the rock, just wide enough for 2 horses abreast. 200 ft. above can be seen the old goat trail. This road was used till 1945.Map (db m49610) HM
135 Arizona, Apache County, Lupton — Arizona Highways — Sunset Point Rest Area
Near Interstate 40 at milepost 359.
U.S. Route 66 (US 66 or Route 66), also known as the Will Rogers Highway, the Main Street of America or the Mother Road, was one of the original highways within the U.S. Highway System. US 66 was established on Nov. 11, 1926, with road signs erected . . . Map (db m184319) HM
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136 Arizona, Apache County, Petrified Forest National Park — Highway of Dreams
On Petrified Forest Road at Old U.S. Route 66, on the right when traveling south on Petrified Forest Road.
Petrified Forest is the only National Park in the country with a portion of Historic Route 66 within its boundaries. You are currently standing where the Mother Road used to be, with the line of telephone poles paralleling its alignment through the . . . Map (db m163277) HM
137 Arizona, Apache County, Petrified Forest National Park — Route 66
On Petrified Forest Road, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
You are standing near old Route 66. The line of the roadbed and the telephone poles in front of you mark the path of the famous "Main Street of America" as it passed through Petrified Forest National Park. From Chicago to Los Angeles, this heavily . . . Map (db m68904) HM
138 Arizona, Apache County, Springerville — 28 — Madonna of the Trail
On East Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
This 10 foot high, 5 ton statue cast by St. Louis sculptor August Leimbach is one of 12 identical monuments to the bold spirit of the pioneers erected in 1928-29 along the National Old Trails Road from Maryland to California.Map (db m36380) HM
139 Arizona, Cochise County, Bisbee — Mule Pass
On North Old Divide Road, 0.5 miles east of Arizona Route 80, on the right when traveling east.
Front of obelisk Road Constructed by Prison Labor 1913-14 Board of Control Geo. W.P. Hunt Governor C. Callaghan Auditor U.R. Osburn Member R.E. Sims Supt of Prison Lamar Orb State Engineer Right side of obelisk . . . Map (db m48552) HM
140 Arizona, Cochise County, Bowie — Apache Pass
On Apache Pass Road, 6 miles east of Arizona Route 181, on the left when traveling east.
The Road Below We started through Apache Pass, over awful roads, up hill and down. We had to tie the wagon wheels with ropes and then in some places, the men had to stand on the wheels to keep them from turning over. Every man who could . . . Map (db m101004) HM
141 Arizona, Cochise County, Bowie — The Butterfield Overland Mail
Near Fort Bowie Trail, 0.6 miles south of Apache Pass Road.
In 1857, the government awarded John Butterfield a contract to carry mail by stagecoach between St. Louis and San Francisco. The 2,800-mile route was to be traversed within 25 days. A year later, as the stagecoaches prepared to roll, Butterfiled . . . Map (db m100817) HM
142 Arizona, Cochise County, Bowie — The Stage Station Ruin
Near Fort Bowie Trail, 0.6 miles south of Apache Pass Road.
The Apache Pass Stage Station was built of stone in July 1858. Within its 6-8 foot-high walls were a kitchen-dining room, sleeping rooms, a storage room for feed and weapons, and a mule corral with portholes in every stall. The stage stopped here . . . Map (db m100814) HM
143 Arizona, Cochise County, San Simon — The San Simon Rest Area - Percy Jones, Jr.
Near Interstate 10 at milepost 388.
Dedicated to the Engineering Achievements of Percy Jones, Jr. 1888 – Chief locating engineer who by sheer genius personally located more miles of Arizona highways than any other person. His college training in mining and geology . . . Map (db m37899) HM
144 Arizona, Cochise County, San Simon — The San Simon Rest Area - Percy Jones, Jr.
Dedicated to the Engineering Achievements of Percy Jones, Jr. 1888 – Chief locating engineer who by sheer genius personally located more miles of Arizona highways than any other person. His college training in mining and geology . . . Map (db m37900) HM
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145 Arizona, Cochise County, Tombstone — 37 — Million Dollar Stope
On Toughnut Street east of 5th Street, on the left when traveling west.
At 1:00 p.m. on April 21st, 1907, the "Million Dollar Stope" was created when the Good Enough Stope caved in dropping a horse and wagon 75' into a gaping hole. The driver had climbed down to see why his horse had stumbled only to find himself . . . Map (db m131088) HM
146 Arizona, Cochise County, Willcox — Railroad Avenue
On East Maley Street (Arizona Route 186) at South Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Maley Street.
Railroad Avenue became the Commercial center for the growth of Willcox and the Sulpher Springs Valley from the time of the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad through the area in 1880.Map (db m28174) HM
147 Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff — Beale Road — Historic Site
On U.S. 180, on the right when traveling north.
In 1857 Congress authorized Navy Lieutenant Edward F. Beale to survey a wagon road along the 35th parallel from Fort Defiance, New Mexico Territory, to the Colorado River. A secondary mission was to test the feasibility of using camels in the . . . Map (db m33348) HM
148 Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff — Beale Wagon Road — 1857 - 1882
On North Gemini Drive, on the right when traveling north.
From 1857-60, Lt. Edward F. Beale and a crew of 100 men completed the first federal highway in the southwest from Fort Smith, Ark. to Los Angeles, Calif. at a cost of $200,000. The wagon road was used extensively by immigrants en route to California . . . Map (db m33346) HM
149 Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff — Museum Club — Route 66 Roadside Attraction — Flagstaff, Arizona —
On East Route 66 (U.S. 180) west of Fanning Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Beneath the inverted, forked ponderosa entryway awaits an adventure in pioneer history, country-western legends and ghost stories - one of northern Arizona's liveliest landmarks since 1931. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark . . . Map (db m192855) HM
150 Arizona, Coconino County, Flagstaff — The Old Tractor
On South Milton Road (Business Interstate 40) at West Tucson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Milton Road. Reported missing.
This 1945 Model H International Farmall, purchased by the Zanzucchi Family after World War II, was used to plow the "Fields" at the Flagstaff Dairy. The Flagstaff Dairy operated from 1904 thru 1979 and was located 3 miles west of Flagstaff on Old . . . Map (db m178779) HM
151 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — A Trail, a Camp, and a "Hermit"
Near Hermit Road at West Rim Trail.
Directly behind you, looking down into Hermit Canyon, you can see part of Hermit Trail and the remains of Hermit Camp. In 1911-12 the Santa Fe Railroad built both trail and camp to serve a blossoming tourist trade. Why did Santa Fe build here at . . . Map (db m156999) HM
152 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Bright Angel Trail
Each year thousands of hikers enter Grand Canyon on the Bright Angel Trail. They follow a tradition - and a trail route - established by prehistoric people. For centuries humans have used this route for two key reasons: water and access. Water . . . Map (db m39563) HM
153 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Down Memory Lane — Grand Canyon — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Hermit Road at West Rim Trail.
You are standing on a section of the original Hermit Road, constructed in 1911-1913. It was a road ahead of its time, offering sweeping vistas and gentle grades, at a cost of $250,000 — an unheard of sum for such a short road. It was built for . . . Map (db m157147) HM
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154 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Grandview, 1898
"No language can fully describe, no artist paint the beauty, grandeur, immensity and sublimity of this most wonderful production of Nature's great architect. [Grand Canyon] must be seen to be appreciated." C.O. Hall, Grand Canyon visitor, . . . Map (db m39659) HM
155 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Hermit Camp — Grand Canyon — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Hermit Road at West Rim Trail.
On the inner plateau, Hermit Camp has been built.... A skilled Chef is in charge of the dining room, where excellent meals are provided. It is camping out ‘deluxe.’ —1916 Hermit Camp postcard Deep in the canyon are faint signs of . . . Map (db m156994) HM
156 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Hermit Road — Grand Canyon — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Near Hermit Road at Village Loop Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Today, most visitors will travel the Hermit Road by shuttle, but in 1912 when the road first opened, you would have traveled by horse or buggy. The Santa Fe Railway and U.S. Forest Service built the buggy road so early visitors had a choice in . . . Map (db m157166) HM
157 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge — National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
On Rim Trail north of Yavapai Point, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed in 1928, the Kaibab Trail Suspension Bridge was the only crossing of the Colorado River in a distance of 754 miles from Moab, Utah to Needles, California. Built in a remove location with incredibly difficult access through rugged . . . Map (db m173929) HM
158 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Mules and the Canyon
Behind you is the Bright Angel mule corral, where each morning mules greet riders and another adventure begins. Mules have carried people into Grand Canyon since sightseeers first visited here in the 1890s. For many people - including those who . . . Map (db m205170) HM
159 Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon National Park — Tusayan Ruin Trail
Allow about 30 minutes to tour Tusayan Ruin. The 0.1 mile loop trail through the main ruin is paved and wheelchair-accessible; the side loop to a prehistoric farming site is not. Signs along the way explain the site's features. An interpretive . . . Map (db m39633) HM
160 Arizona, Coconino County, Happy Jack — General Crook Trail
On Rim Road (Forest Road 300), 1.2 miles east of Arizona Route 87, on the left when traveling east.
Under the direction of General George Crook this trail was built in the early 1870's. Starting at Fort Whipple, it winds down to Fort Verde then eastward across the Mogollon Rim to Fort Apache covering 200 miles. It was used as a supply route by . . . Map (db m67419) HM
161 Arizona, Coconino County, Happy Jack — General Crook Trail
On Rim Road (Forest Road 300), 8.4 miles east of Arizona Route 87, on the left when traveling east.
Under the direction of General George Crook this trail was built in the early 1870's. Starting at Fort Whipple, it winds down to Fort Verde then eastward across the Mogollon Rim to Fort Apache covering 200 miles. It was used as a supply route by . . . Map (db m67420) HM
162 Arizona, Coconino County, Kaibab — 119 — The Historic Dixie-Long Valley, Utah Pioneer Trail
On Arizona Route 389 at Cane Beds road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 389.
Segments of centuries-old Indian trails between St. George and Long Valley were used by Mormon pioneers in 1864 to settle Long Valley and its resettlement in 1871 following Indian conflicts. The trail divided at the area of this marker; the . . . Map (db m131299) HM
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163 Arizona, Coconino County, Marble Canyon — 350 — Lee's Ferry
Near U.S. 89A at milepost 539.
John D. Lee settled here in Dec. 1872 and established ferry service thirteen months later. After her husband's death, Warren M. Johnson ran the oar-driven ferry for Emma Lee, 1875 to 1879, when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . . . Map (db m41997) HM
164 Arizona, Coconino County, Marble Canyon — Navajo Bridge
Near U.S. 89A at milepost 537.
Navajo Bridge has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior August 31, 1981Map (db m94885) HM
165 Arizona, Coconino County, Marble Canyon — Navajo Bridge
Near U.S. 89A at milepost 538.
There are three markers on this end of the Navajo Bridge. (Marker on left:) National Historical Civil Engineering Landmark American Society of Engineers 1852 Designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers . . . Map (db m94887) HM
166 Arizona, Coconino County, Marble Canyon — Navajo Bridge Erection Toggle Screw / Navajo Bridge — State of Arizona — 1927 / 1928 —
Near U.S. 89A at milepost 537.
This Erection Toggle Screw was used in the construction of the historic Navajo Bridge to maintain bridge vertical elevations and as a means of lowering bridge sections in place.Map (db m38469) HM
167 Arizona, Coconino County, Sedona — Carl Richards' Garage
Near Alternate Arizona Route 89, 0.1 miles north of Jordan Road.
Carl Richards constructed this building in 1947 as his blacksmith shop. At the time, auto garage work was just a sideline. Richards is known as Sedona's first 'Fire Chief' because he kept the town's first fire truck in his garage. If there was a . . . Map (db m78744) HM
168 Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Last Town Bypassed By I-40
On West Route 66 (Route 66), on the left when traveling east.
Last Town Bypassed By I-40 Williams, Arizona October 13, 1984 Map (db m237811) HM
169 Arizona, Coconino County, Williams — Route 66 — Gateway to the Grand Canyon
On East Bill Williams Avenue (Old U.S. 66) west of North Pine Street, on the right when traveling west.
1925 - Williams had two car camps to service travellers along Route 66 and those going to the Grand Canyon. A car camp consisted of cabins that served as both a garage and sleeping quarters. 1936 - An early gas station on Route 66 after a . . . Map (db m193234) HM
170 Arizona, Coconino County, Winslow — Meteor City Trading Post, Winslow, Arizona — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
On Interstate 40 Frontage Road west of Dennison T I, on the left when traveling west. Reported missing.
A Route 66 icon since the 1940's. Meteor City Trading Post is home to the "World's Longest Map of Route 66." Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeingMap (db m194738) HM
171 Arizona, Gila County, Globe — Becker Butte Lookout
On U.S. 60 at milepost 297, on the right when traveling east.
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172 Arizona, Gila County, Globe — El Capitan Pass
On Arizona Route 77 at milepost 162, on the right when traveling north.
This pass was used by Kearny's Army of the West in a march to California in 1846. Guided by Kit Carson it was described in a journal of the trip as "Carson's Old Trail”. The pass led around the impassable canyon on the Gila River where . . . Map (db m28045) HM
173 Arizona, Gila County, Pine — Camp Verde Arizona to Payson Arizona Mail Trail
On Arizona Route 87, 0.1 miles north of Hardscrabble Mesa Road, on the left when traveling north.
This historic mail trail is dedicated to the memory of the mail riders named below and unknown mail carriers that braved weather, rough terrain and the Verde River to deliver mail 52 miles from Camp Verde to Payson, Arizona from 1884 to 1914. . . . Map (db m67417) HM
174 Arizona, Gila County, Roosevelt — Al Sieber
On The Apache Trail (Arizona Route 188 at milepost 245), on the right when traveling north.
Veteran of the Civil War and for twenty years a leader of Scouts for the U.S. Army in Arizona Indian troubles. Was killed on this spot February 19th, 1907 by a rolling rock during construction of the Tonto Road. His body is buried in the cemetery at . . . Map (db m34114) HM
175 Arizona, Graham County, Safford — Army of the West
On U.S. 70 at milepost 347, on the left when traveling east.
. . . Map (db m81868) HM
176 Arizona, Greenlee County, Clifton — Black Hills National Back Country Byway
On Black Hills Back Country Byway at San Francisco River Road, on the right when traveling south on Black Hills Back Country Byway.
"Riches from the Earth" Imagine traveling this winding dirt road during the 1920s. The Byway takes you on a journey back through time when people relied on the land for their survival. As you enjoy the harsh beauty of the countryside, reflect . . . Map (db m172280) HM
177 Arizona, La Paz County, Quartzsite — 060-019 — Tyson's Well — Old Stage Station
On West Main Street (Arizona Route 95), on the right when traveling east.
This was a stage stop between Ehrenberg and Wickenburg and points east. Travelers in the 1870's and 80's made their first stop here on eastward journeys from the Colorado River. "No grass, but good water," an early desert guide indicated . . . Map (db m7004) HM
178 Arizona, Maricopa County, Apache Junction — Welcome to the Apache Trail Historic Road
On Apache Trail (Route 88 at milepost 241), on the left when traveling east.
"The Apache Trail combines the grandeur of the Alps, the Glory of the Rockies, the magnificence of the Grand Canyon and then adds an indefinable something that none of the others have. To me, it is the most awe-inspiring and most sublimely . . . Map (db m34066) HM
179 Arizona, Mohave County, Kingman — The Powerhouse, Kingman, Arizona — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
On West Andy Devine Avenue (Old U.S. 66) west of North 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.
The Powerhouse, Arizona's oldest known reinforced concrete industrial building, generated electricity from 1909 to 1938. After serving as a substation and later a recycling center, it was renovated to its current use and condition in 1997 by the . . . Map (db m193159) HM
180 Arizona, Mohave County, Kingman — Wagon Route
Near Andy Devine Road (Business Interstate 40) near Grandview Avenue.
Surveyed by Lt. Edward F. Beale 1857 - 1858. Followed by railroad survey, 1858 – 1859. Route of Atlantic and Pacific Railroad built across Arizona 1882 – 1883. Tracks reached Kingman, spring, 1883. U. S. Highway 66 closely follows . . . Map (db m29357) HM
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181 Arizona, Mohave County, Littlefield — 121 — The Old Spanish Trail — 1829 - 1848
On County Highway 91 at Old Pioneer Road on County Highway 91.
The Old Spanish Trail, the main trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles, passed this way beginning in 1829. At the end of the Mexican-American War this portion of the route evolved into what was variously known as the Salt Lake Road, the . . . Map (db m78535) HM
182 Arizona, Mohave County, Oatman — Gold Mining Ghost Town, Oatman, Arizona — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
On Oatman Highway (Old U.S. 66) at Rock Hound Hill Road on Oatman Highway.
This turn of the century gold mining camp was on the original road through the Black Mountains and eventually became Route 66. Burrows came with the miners and still roam the streets today. Get you Kicks on Route 66 in Arizona.Map (db m188974) HM
183 Arizona, Navajo County, Holbrook — Historic Wagon Road
On Joy Nevin Avenue west of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
This monument marks a segment of an early road across northern Arizona following the 35th parallel-transcontinental survey. The route evolved from several pathfinding expeditions: Lt. Amiel W. Whipple's 1853-54 railroad survey; Lt. Edward F. Beale's . . . Map (db m236476) HM
184 Arizona, Navajo County, Holbrook — Santa Fe Railroad
Near Petrified Forest Road, on the right when traveling north.
Across the Puerco River, the tracks of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad stretch for miles to the east and to the west. With no landforms or forests to block your view, you can see very long trains from beginning to end. More than 60 trains . . . Map (db m119934) HM
185 Arizona, Navajo County, Joseph City — Jack Rabbit Trading Post, Joseph City, AZ — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
On Old U.S. 66, on the right when traveling west.
Opened in 1949, tourists were drawn to stop and see what "here it is" was all about. Their marketing campaign placed mileage signs along the highway counting down the distance to the oversized jackrabbit.Map (db m192859) HM
186 Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — 6 — A City in Motion: Modern Modes — Journeys to Winslow
On East 2nd Street, 0.1 miles east of North Kinsley Ave.
US Route 66: The Mother Road In 1926, the section of the transcontinental National Old Trails Highway that passed through downtown Winslow on Second Street became part of US Route 66, which ran from Chicago to Los Angeles. The highway was . . . Map (db m239369) HM
187 Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — 2 — Early Trails Across the Little Colorado River Valley — Journeys to Winslow
Near East 2nd Street, 0.1 miles east of North Kinsley Avenue.
The Little Colorado River and its tributaries supplied a vital water source to the area's earliest inhabitants and travelers. The watershed sustained the nearby Homol'ovi villages of the Ancestral Puebloans. A passable ford across the river allowed . . . Map (db m209669) HM
188 Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — Historic Wagon Road
On East 2nd Street (Old Highway 66) at North Williamson Avenue (State Road 87), on the right when traveling east on East 2nd Street.
This monument marks a segment of an early road across northern Arizona following the 35th parallel-transcontinental survey. The route evolved from several pathfinding expeditions: Lt. Amiel W. Whipple's 1853-54 railroad survey; Lt. Edward F. Beale's . . . Map (db m236470) HM
189 Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — La Posada Hotel, Winslow, Arizona — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
On East 2nd Street (Business Interstate 40) east of Arizona Route 87, on the right when traveling east.
Mary Colter's masterpiece, La Posada was one of the last great railroad hotels and known as one of the fanciest on Route 66. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeingMap (db m192857) HM
190 Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — Standin’ on the Corner Park, Winslow, Arizona — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
On North Kinsley Avenue at West 2nd Street (Business Interstate 40), on the right when traveling south on North Kinsley Avenue.
This area was dedicated on September 11, 1999 as a tribute to the memorable song of the 1970's that made Winslow, Arizona a town to sing about on famous Route 66.Map (db m36329) HM
191 Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — Winslow – Toreva Highway
On Arizona Route 87 at milepost 360 at Painted Desert Rim Drive, on the left when traveling north on State Route 87.
Dedicated to the Honorable Carl Hayden, United States Senator and to the Honorable Frank R. Goodman, former State Highway Engineer. Both being good roads advocates who by their close application and untiring efforts contributed much to the . . . Map (db m36275) HM
192 Arizona, Navajo County, Winslow — 8 — Winslow Today: Downtown Renaissance and Tourism — Journeys to Winslow
On East 2nd Street, 0.1 miles east of North Kinsley Ave.
Tourist attractions are vital to Winslow's economic and cultural life. Residents and visitors alike enjoy local historic sites, artist galleries, and annual events, as well as outdoor recreation at Homolovi State Park and McHood Park at Clear . . . Map (db m239395) HM
193 Arizona, Pima County, Oro Valley — Caρada Del Oro
On Arizona Route 77 at milepost 80, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
For early travelers the road through this canyon was one of the most dangerous in Arizona. Indians attacked lone riders and wagon trains along this route from Tucson to Old Camp Grant on the San Pedro River. Despite the canyon's name, very little . . . Map (db m48999) HM
194 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Broadway Boulevard — Camp Street
On East Broadway Boulevard at South 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway Boulevard.
In 1862, Union soldiers took possession of a former Confederate camp located in what is now Armory Park neighborhood. The camp, originally named Military Plaza, was reactivated in 1866 as Camp Lowell. During its occupation, soldiers traveled between . . . Map (db m69704) HM
195 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Corral Street
On South Stone Avenue at West Corral Street, on the right when traveling south on South Stone Avenue.
Named in the late 1860s for the location of the U.S. quartermaster’s corral where Camp Lowell’s military horses were held. The corral was located west of Camp Lowell near South Scott Avenue.Map (db m69623) HM
196 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Scott Avenue
On South Scott Avenue at East 14th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Scott Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished).Map (db m69622) HM
197 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Scott Avenue
On South Scott Avenue at East Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on South Scott Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished).Map (db m70214) HM
198 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Stone Avenue
On South Stone Avenue at West Cushing Street, on the right when traveling south on South Stone Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period for Colonel John Finkle Stone (b. ca.1836-d.1869). He was a colonel in the Union Army and owner of the first house on Stone Avenue at McCormick Street. Stone also operated a mine near Apache Pass, where he . . . Map (db m69621) HM
199 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Barrio Viejo — Cushing Street
On West Cushing Street at South Church Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Cushing Street.
Named in 1872 for First Lieutenant Howard B. Cushing (b.1838- d.1871). During his early military career, Cushing participated in many notable Civil War battles, including Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Hatcher’s Run. In 1871, while in . . . Map (db m69562) HM
200 Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Butterfly Peak Natural Area — Honorable Frank Harris Hitchcock
Near General Hitchcock Highway (at milepost 14).
This beautiful highway was made possible by his sincere interest and unceasing efforts. It is dedicated to him and shall be known as"Hitchcock Highway"Map (db m30020) HM

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