Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Transcontinental Railroad Centennial

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

1. Transcontinental Railroad Centennial Marker

Inscription.

In 1866 the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was formed to construct a railroad from Springfield, Missouri to the Pacific Ocean, a distance of 2,000 miles.

In the summer and fall of 1882 the railroad was directly responsible for the founding and development of the City of Flagstaff.

This plaque is to commemorate one hundred years of service to this community by the Transcontinental Railroad.
October 2, 1982

Erected 1983 by This Jurisdiction Woodmen of the World.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1833.

Location. 35° 11.841′ N, 111° 38.956′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from East Route 66. Marker is on the south side of the historic Santa Fe passenger train depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: One East Route 66, Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railroad Depot (here, next to this marker); McMillan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Aubineau Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named McMillan Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Coconino Chop House (within shouting distance of this marker); Aubineau / Andreatos Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Raymond Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Donahue Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

2. Transcontinental Railroad Centennial Marker

Presented by this jurisdiction
Woodmen of the World

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

3. Transcontinental Railroad Centennial Marker

The historic Santa Fe passenger train depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

4. The historic Santa Fe passenger train depot

Santa Fe Passenger Train Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

5. Santa Fe Passenger Train Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,006 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on July 29, 2018, by Thomas Dorman of Laurel, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.