Near Willcox in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Ed Riggs
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 4, 2020
1. Ed Riggs Marker
was instrumental in the development
of Chiricahua National Monument.
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He was quiet and warm-hearted – a man who liked to work with his hands. Ed Riggs grew up nearby on his family's cattle ranches in the Sulphur Springs Valley. At the outbreak of World War I, Ed signed up for the army. After studying engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he served in France with the Army Air Corps.
In 1923, Ed married Lillian Erickson, and came to live here at her family home, Faraway Ranch. Together they developed the ranch for raising cattle and accommodating guests. Ed and Lillian appreciated the natural beauty of the Chiricahua Mountains, and sought ways to promote the area.
When Chiricahua National Monument was established in 1924, Ed surveyed the boundaries and served as a trail construction foreman with the Civilian Conservation Corps. His engineering skills helped to create the remarkable system of park trails that lead through the “Wonderland of Rocks.”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 32° 0.484′ N, 109° 22.367′ W. Marker is near Willcox
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Neil and Emma Erickson (here, next to this marker); Faraway Ranch (here, next to this marker); Erickson Family Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Ericksons: Pioneer Settlers (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Chiricahua Apache (approx. 0.9 miles away); Commanding Officer's Quarters (approx. 10.1 miles away); Cavalry Barracks (approx. 10.1 miles away); Infantry Barracks (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willcox.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 4, 2020
2. Ed Riggs Marker in the center
Faraway Ranch Marker is at the far right, and Neil and Emma Erickson Marker is at the far left.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 4, 2020
3. Photos on Ed Riggs Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
