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

Wheeler Park

 
 
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
1. Wheeler Park Marker
Inscription.
This park is named in honor of Rollin W. Wheeler who served as mayor from 1960 to 1968, councilman from 1952 to 1960, and teacher, coach and counselor at Flagstaff High School from 1929 to 1968.

He molded citizens by action and example.

Park Dedication October 1, 1984
Commemorative Dedication March 28, 1985

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & PoliticsParks & Recreational Areas.
 
Location. 35° 12.007′ N, 111° 39.036′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is at the intersection of North Humphrey Dtreet and West Birch Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Humphrey Dtreet. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & 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
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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: Flame of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of the Nativity (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Milligan House (about 700 feet away); Walkway of Flags (about 700 feet away); Methodist Episcopal Church (about 800 feet away); Weatherford Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flagstaff (approx. 0.2 miles away); Telephone Exchange (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.
 
Wheeler Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
2. Wheeler Park Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Jul. 24, 2026