Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Miner's Mineral Monument
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
1. Miner's Mineral Monument Marker
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The City of Kingman Historic Preservation Commission Proudly has recreated this "Miner's Mineral Monument" in recognition of the mining industry throughout Mohave County from the late 1860's to present day.
Minerals from around Mohave County are placed in this recreated monument to pay homage to the miners and mining companies who brought so much to Kingman and Mohave County.
Erected 2017.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 35° 11.302′ N, 114° 3.172′ W. Marker is in Kingman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is on East Andy Devine Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman AZ 86401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Depot (here, next to this marker); Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Depot (a few steps from this marker); Depot Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Running Hare
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Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
2. Miner's Mineral Monument
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
3. Miner's Mineral Monument
Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024
4. Miner's Mineral Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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