Near Quartzsite in La Paz County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Quinn Pass
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 14, 2010
1. Quinn Pass Marker
The remains of his cistern survive and served travelers for many years after his passing.
Erected by La Paz County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 33° 48.53′ N, 114° 4.975′ W. Marker is near Quartzsite, Arizona, in La Paz County. It is on Plomosa Road (at milepost 10), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Quartzsite AZ 85346, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley, in the Sonoran Desert, and in the Yuma Area. 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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bouse Homesite (approx. 9.3 miles away); A & C Mercantile Company (approx. 9.6 miles away); The 526th Armored Infantry Battalion (approx. 9.6 miles away); In Memory of Eight Ball - Morale Officer (approx. 9.6 miles away); Camp Bouse (approx. 9.6 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Bouse (approx.
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 14, 2010
2. Quinn Pass Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 14, 2010
3. Quinn Pass
Cistern and backside of Quinn Pass Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,811 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
