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

Grand Canyon Village

Photographed by James Hulse, June 20, 2024

1. Grand Canyon Village Marker

Inscription. A rich architectural history awaits as you explore Grand Canyon Village. Eclectic in nature, the village is a mix of early pioneer, Santa Fe Railroad, and National Park Service structures. Entrepreneurial-pioneers started building here in the early 1890s. The railroad and Fred Harvey company added the grandest structures, starting in the early 20th century. The village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Today, the National Park Service strives to preserve the village's character for future generations.

Erected by Grand Canyon, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.

Location. 36° 3.485′ N, 112° 8.179′ W. Marker is in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on El Tovar Road north of Village Loop Drive. The marker is along the rim trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 El Tovar Rd, Grand Canyon AZ 86023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff

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& High Country

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

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 walking distance of this marker: Verkamp's Curios Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Hopi House (within shouting distance of this marker); El Tovar Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hopi House (within shouting distance of this marker); El Tovar (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named El Tovar Hotel (about 300 feet away); Santa Fe Depot (about 500 feet away); Building One (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Canyon Village.

Other markers no longer nearby. Verkamp's Curios (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Hopi House (was within shouting

The view of the Grand Canyon Village Marker along the rim trail. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 20, 2024

2. The view of the Grand Canyon Village Marker along the rim trail.

distance of this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.