Oatman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Arizona Hotel
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 3, 2018
1. Arizona Hotel Marker
Inscription.
Arizona Hotel. . You are standing on the site of what used to be the ARIZONA HOTEL. In 1915, it was one of seven hotels that existed in Oatman during the early years. The hotel had 45 rooms and numerous baths. It had concrete fire walls and two separate water mains for fire protection purposes. Being in the southern end of town it survived the "Great Fire of 1921", which took out most of the buildings in the northern end of town. It was torn down in the early 1950's to reduce property taxes. All that remains of the Arizona Hotel today is the concrete vault and the crumbling concrete walls in front of you. Just imagine if these walls could talk and the many stories they could tell.
You are standing on the site of what used to be the ARIZONA HOTEL. In 1915, it was one of seven hotels that existed in Oatman during the early years. The hotel had 45 rooms and numerous baths. It had concrete fire walls and two separate water mains for fire protection purposes. Being in the southern end of town it survived the "Great Fire of 1921", which took out most of the buildings in the northern end of town. It was torn down in the early 1950's to reduce property taxes. All that remains of the Arizona Hotel today is the concrete vault and the crumbling concrete walls in front of you. Just imagine if these walls could talk and the many stories they could tell.
Erected 2017 by Lost Dutchman Chapter 5917+4 Ancient & Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 35° 1.56′ N, 114° 22.966′ W. Marker is in Oatman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is on Oatman-Topock Hwy, on the right when traveling north. Located behind the Gold Mines Inc. Building up a dirt path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10277 Oatman-Topock Hwy, Oatman AZ 86433, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Inside the Saloon Window to the left on the remaining concrete wall.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 8, 2026
4. Arizona Hotel Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 8, 2026
5. Arizona Hotel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4, 5. submitted on May 27, 2026, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
