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

Lewis Nez

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2016

1. Lewis Nez Marker

Inscription. Lewis Nez, born 1900 of the To’di’chi’i’nii (Bitter Water) Clan. He married twice, first to Fannie and second to Bessie Betoney. He had ten children. He was employed by the Cedar Ridge Trading Post. He was responsible for hauling supplies, U.S. Postal Mail and money for the local merchants by wagon between Flagstaff, Arizona and Kanab, Utah.

His life ended tragically on June 7, 1928 when he and two other men were crossing the Colorado River on the ferry with a Ford Model T on board. The accident was the worst and it was the last trip across the river by the ferry. Lewis Nez’s body was never recovered.

Tribute to Lewis Nez, a friend to everyone
Gap Bodaway Chapter

Erected by Gap Bodaway Chapter, Navajo Nation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1928.

Location. 36° 49.017′ N, 111° 37.814′ W. Marker is in Marble Canyon, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 89A at milepost 537, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the Historic Navajo Bridge interpretive overlook on the east side of the Colorado River. Touch for map

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. Marker is in this post office area: Marble Canyon AZ 86036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Deering (here, next to this marker); Navajo Bridge Erection Toggle Screw / Navajo Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Navajo Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Navajo Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafe McDaniel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lee's Ferry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marble Canyon Lodge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lee Ferry (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marble Canyon.

Also see . . . Lewis Nez (1900-1928).

Lewis was born at Bodaway. The two other men who lost their lives that day were Adolpha Johnson, the ferryman, and Royce Deans, his co-worker at Cedar Ridge Trading Post.

(Submitted on January 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 25, 2016

2. Lewis Nez Marker

(Navajo Bridge overlook in right background)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.