Sedona in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Early Tourism

Historic Sedona

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 26, 2019

1. Historic Sedona Marker

Inscription. Soldiers from Camp Verde were early tourists to Sedona, enjoying the beauty, cooler temperatures and Oak Creek as a break from the camp.

As early as 1895, Lou Thomas turned Bear Howard’s cabin into a two-story hunting fishing lodge. It was there that Zane Grey was inspired to write his book Call of the Canyon, which was later the 1st movie made in Sedona. In 1925, the property was sold to Carl Mayhew’s Lodge. It became a favorite destination for prominent movie stars, politicians, and writers. Guests included Lord Halifax, President Herbert Hoover, Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Cesar Romero, Jimmy Stewart, Walt Disney, and Maureen O’Hara. The U.S. Forest Service acquired the property and made plans to renovate the structure, but tragically the lodge burned to the ground in 1980.

Erected by Sedona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Environment • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 34° 52.026′ N, 111° 45.753′ W. Marker is in Sedona, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It can be reached from N Hwy 89A. Located along the wall

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within an outdoor mall called The Shops at Hyatt Piñon. Next to Rock & Rouge Shop (D21) just around the corner to the right from the John Wayne & His Sedona Connection marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Hwy 89A, Sedona AZ 86336, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Verde Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

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: Early Uptown (a few steps from this marker); John Wayne & His Sedona Connection (a few steps from this marker); Sedona Historical Society (a few steps from this marker); Orchards (a few steps from this marker); First Assembly of God (a few steps from this marker); The Artist of Sedona (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Horse Park/Chapel of the Holy Cross (within shouting distance of this marker); Sedona Heritage Museum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sedona.

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 26, 2019

2. Historic Sedona Marker

Swimming pool at Call of the Canyon Lodge image. Click for full size.

courtesy of the Sedona Historical Society

3. Swimming pool at Call of the Canyon Lodge

Photographed by Denise Boose, April 26, 2019

4. Historic Sedona Marker

Fishing along Oak Creek - circa. 1905

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 11, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.