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

George A. Brown House

Historical Site

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

1. George A. Brown House Marker

Inscription. This was originally a flat-roofed Sonoran adobe built in 1875 for George A. Brown, Adamsville saloon keeper. The house served briefly as the Wells Fargo office during a rash of stagecoach robberies. "By God" Brown known for his oft-repeated phrase, was a colorful storyteller, dapper dresser, and Wells Fargo agent for a record 27 years (1877-1904). He had interest in mining, newspapers, and an ice making business. The pitched tin roof was added in 1888. The carriage house, stable, and breezeway at the back were enclosed later as bedrooms.

-Listed on the National Register of Historic Places-

Erected by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Arizona, Historic Florence Walking Tour series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 33° 2.154′ N, 111° 23.344′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. It is on West Ruggles Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 West Ruggles Avenue, Florence AZ 85132, 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,

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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Granville Wheat Outbuilding (here, next to this marker); Levi Ruggles

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(within shouting distance of this marker); E.N. Fish & Co. Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Ross/Fryer – Cushman Residence (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Pinal County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Silver King Florence Hotel (about 500 feet away); E. N. Fish & Co. Store (about 500 feet away); Charles Rapp Saloon (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.

Regarding George A. Brown House. This site is #8 on the self-guided Historic Florence Walking Tour.

George A. Brown House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

2. George A. Brown House

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010

3. George A. Brown House

Granville Wheat Outbuilding and George A. Brown House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013

4. Granville Wheat Outbuilding and George A. Brown House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,336 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on September 2, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.