Bisbee in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Lavender Pit
Photographed by James Hulse, June 16, 2024
1. The Lavender Pit Marker
The Lavender Pit
In honor of
Harrison M. Lavender
1890 – 1952
His dynamic leadership, his comprehensive knowledge of all phases of mining will continue to be an inspiration to his fellow engineers.
Erected 1954.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 31° 26.152′ N, 109° 54.028′ W. Marker is in Bisbee, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is on Arizona Route 80 at milepost 343, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bisbee AZ 85603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Sky Islands and in Southeastern Arizona. 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 the Gadsden Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bisbee World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Bisbee: Queen of the Copper Camps (within shouting distance of this marker); How the Pit was Made (within shouting distance of this marker); Why dig the Pit? (within shouting distance of this marker); Viewing the Pit (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Bisbee Warrior Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away); The Importance of Copper Mining (approx. 0.8 miles away); Bisbee City Fire Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bisbee.
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 2, 2010
2. The Lavender Pit Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 2, 2010
3. The Lavender Pit Marker
The rim of the pit can be seen in the background.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 2, 2010
4. The Lavender Pit
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 2, 2010
5. The Lavender Pit
Photographed by Bob (peach) Weber, May 6, 2017
6. The Lavender Pit
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,733 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 6. submitted on May 9, 2017, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
