Page in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

1886 The Family Home

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

1. 1886 The Family Home Marker

Inscription. Ferryman Warren Johnson built a two story house for his families using proceeds from the ferry. They tore down Emma Lee's cabin to make room for the new home, removing the last Lee Family structure at Lonely Dell.

In 1897, new lead ferryman James Emett moved in with his family and added a wing to the house. The home continued to be the center of the ranch until consumed by a kitchen fire in 1926. Remaining wood and stone were used in other buildings.

(photo captions)
James Emett and family in front of the family home, 1901
Warren Johnson family members and travelers pose for a photograph in the backyard of the residence, 1892
Ferryman Jerry Johnson, wife Pearly, and children in 1917. They lived in the house until it burned.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 36° 52.131′ N, 111° 35.733′ W. Marker is in Page, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from Lonely Dell. Marker located along the paths surrounding Loney Dell Ranch. Touch for map. Marker is at or

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near this postal address: Lonely Dell, Marble Canyon AZ 86036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Flagstaff & High Country,

in the Navajo Nation,

and in Hopi.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

in Colorado Plateau,

and at the Four Corners.

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: 1886 Samantha's Cabin (here, next to this marker); 1878 Root Cellar (a few steps from this marker); 1925 Polygamist Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); 1936 Weaver House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1872 Irrigation (within shouting distance of this marker); 1872 Founding Family (within shouting distance of this marker); 1965 The Orchard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lonely Dell Ranch (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Page.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

2. 1886 The Family Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2025, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.