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

1878 Root Cellar

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

1. 1878 Root Cellar Marker

Inscription. Flagstone walls and a roof made from earth, this partially dugout building was common on most pioneer farms and ranches. Before modern electric appliances, the cellar acted as a refrigerator to keep vegetables from freezing in the winter, butter and cheese from spoiling in the summer, and provided workers a place to hide from the hot sun. While the exact date of this cellar remain unknown, the location and materials place it within the time period of the newly completed Johnson family home.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 36° 52.136′ N, 111° 35.733′ W. Marker is in Page, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from Lonely Dell. Located along the parths surrounding the Lonely Dell Ranch. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

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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 The Family Home (a few steps from this marker); 1886 Samantha's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); 1936 Weaver House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1925 Polygamist Cabin (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 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lonely Dell Ranch (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Page.

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

2. 1878 Root Cellar 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 68 times since then and 40 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.