Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
George-Brockway House
Historic Site
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010
1. George-Brockway House Marker
This Colonial Revival adobe was the home of George Brockway and his wife Esther. Brockway was the town medical doctor, Pinal County Hospital Superintendent and Territorial Prison physician. He owned a drugstore, and in 1908 became the first mayor of Florence, serving two terms. Brockway was a benefactor of the Florence Woman's Club. He and his wife were active in many social and cultural clubs.Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 33° 1.613′ N, 111° 23.426′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on South Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 South Central Avenue, Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Truman – Randell House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tom Mix & Tony, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harvey-Niemeyer House (approx. ¼ mile away); C.D. Henry House
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010
2. George-Brockway House Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 16, 2010
3. George-Brockway 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 834 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
