Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Locomotive Park

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

1. Wide View of Locomotive Park Marker

Inscription.
Before transformation into a roadside park on U.S. 66, U.S. 93, and U.S. 466 in 1935, this was the rodeo grounds that were also used for sporting events and fairs. In March 1917, the Chicago Cubs played a game against a local team at this site.

In 1924 the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Prates played an exhibition game on the rodeo grounds. The game was arranged by George Farley "Boots" Grantham who had lived in Kingman during his childhood. From 1922 to 1934 Grantham played for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants. He also played in the 1925 World Series.

The locomotive donated by the Santa Fe Railroad in 1967 transformed the park. The caboose was added in 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1917.

Location. 35° 11.384′ N, 114° 3.489′ W. Marker is in Kingman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It is at the intersection of West Andy Devine Avenue and N 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on West Andy Devine Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 W Andy Devine Avenue, Kingman AZ 86401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Locomotive Park

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(here, next to this marker); Santa Fe Locomotive No. 3759 (a few steps from this marker); The Powerhouse, Kingman, Arizona (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Power & Water Co. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wish You Were Here (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Powerhouse (about 300 feet away); Kingman Veteran's Memorial (about 600 feet away); Wagon Route (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingman.

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Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

2. Locomotive Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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