Payson in Gila County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
William H. Goettl Memorial
Photographed by Peter Fischer, October 10, 2020
1. William H. Goettl Memorial
In memory of
William H. Goettl
April 17, 1915 September 17, 1979
With his own sweat and love he restored Zane Grey's Cabin. Bill was an Arizona outdoorsman, conversationalist and pioneer in the air conditioning industry. A true man of the West, he was happiest on the open range. An invaluable citizen he is loved and missed by family, friends, and colleagues. His life could have been longer in years but never in quality.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 34° 13.95′ N, 111° 20.652′ W. Marker is in Payson, Arizona, in Gila County. It is on South Green Valley Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 S Green Valley Parkway, Payson AZ 85541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim, in the San Carlos Apache Nation, and in the White Mountain Apache Nation. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ranger Station (a few steps from this marker); Zane Grey's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); The Great 1970 Rim Country Flood Disaster (a few steps from this marker); Mogollon Rim Country Firefighters Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Rock Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Mail Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of the Herron Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ox Bow Inn (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Payson.
Photographed by Peter Fischer, October 10, 2020
2. William H. Goettl Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2020, by Peter Fischer of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 819 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2020, by Peter Fischer of Phoenix, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
