Kearny in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Porter Air Locomotive

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 3, 2010

1. Porter Air Locomotive Marker

Inscription. This locomotive is a gift to the citizens of Kearny, Arizona, by the Kennecott Copper Corporation. This is a Porter Air Locomotive, used by Kennecott Copper Corporation in the original underground Ray Copper Mine. It was used to transport men, ore, and supplies underground. It was operated on compressed air, supplied from lines within the mine. It was retired in 1955. The locomotive was originally placed in Hercules Park, Ray, Arizona, and later moved to Kearny, Arizona.

Erected 1969 by John W. Galbreath Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 33° 3.513′ N, 110° 54.317′ W. Marker is in Kearny, Arizona, in Pinal County. It is on Alden Road north of Upton Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 331 Alden Road, Kearny AZ 85137, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

in the San Carlos Apache Nation,

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and specifically in the Tohono O’odham Nation.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kearny, Arizona (a few steps from this marker); Sonora, Arizona (approx. half a mile away).

Porter Air Locomotive image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 3, 2010

2. Porter Air Locomotive

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 3, 2010

3. Porter Air Locomotive

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,224 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on September 4, 2023, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.