Moccasin in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Moccasin

Est. by Claim in 1863

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2016

1. Moccasin Marker

Inscription. Moccasin Ranch was part of the United Order from 1875-1894. Jonathan Heaton, a man of faith, a builder of homes, churches and towns, then continued to develop the ranch. Many of his descendants still live in this peaceful valley.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 36° 54.57′ N, 112° 45.343′ W. Marker is in Moccasin, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is at the intersection of Center Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredonia AZ 86022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Southwest

and in Colorado Plateau.

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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dedicated to those who served in The Armed Forces (here, next to this marker); Sorghum Molasses at Moccasin (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Heaton (a few steps from this marker); #3 Bell (a few steps from this marker); The Big House (approx. ¼ mile away); Suh-uhv' (approx. 3.2 miles away); Kwi'-uv (approx. 3.2 miles away); Oos'eev (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moccasin.

Also see . . .
1. Moccasin, Arizona (Wikipedia). In the late 1800s, LDS Church leaders organized

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settlement in southern Utah and Northern Arizona. One settlement on the Arizona Strip, Pipe Spring, was settled in 1870. At about the same time, the community of Moccasin was established at Moccasin Spring, about four miles north of Pipe Spring. The Kaibab Band of the Southern Paiute Indians had lived on and controlled the Arizona Strip area, including the area around Pipe Spring, Moccasin Spring, and nearby Sand Spring, since approx. 1150 A.D. (Submitted on May 3, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. The United Order Movement. The United Order Movement was a program of economic and moral reform begun in 1874 under Brigham Young. Sporadic efforts were made in the 1880s to implement some form of the United Order, especially in the founding of new colonies, and of course some organizations, such as Orderville and Brigham City, continued for a decade or more after founding. (Submitted on May 4, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2016

2. Moccasin Marker

Welcome to Moccasin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2016

3. Welcome to Moccasin

(Welcome sign near marker)

Photographed by Tom Bosse, July 23, 2024

4. Moccasin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on August 31, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.