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

Historic District River Trail

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

1. Historic District River Trail Marker

Inscription.
Throughout the 1800 and 1900s, Lees Ferry was backdrop to a mix of Westward expansion dreams and failed schemes. Because of its stragic location along the Colorado River, unlikely groups overlapped on these shores. Miners, traders, US government scientists, Church elders, and the occasional outlaw shared the trials of frontier here. Walk the River Trail to glimpse the myriad people and purposes that left a mark on Lees Ferry.

Great Expectations
Prospector Charles H. Spencer made an outsized impact on Lees Ferry in his short time here. A better salesman than miner, Spencer never succeeded in extracting minerals the way he succeeded in exciting investors. When he staked his claim at Lees Ferry, financial investors and hardworking minders went along for the ride, but never struck it rich with Charlie.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 36° 51.988′ N, 111° 35.116′ W. Marker is in Page, Arizona, in Coconino County. It

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is on Spencer Trail, on the right when traveling north. Marker located on the east edge of the parking lot. 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 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: American Placer Corporation Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Lees Ferry Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee's Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); USGS Guesthouse/Spencer Bunkhouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mining the Chinle Shale 1910-11 (about 500 feet away); Water Intake (about 600 feet away); Spencer Boiler (about 600 feet away); a different

Photographed by Jeremy Snow, December 7, 2025

2. Historic District River Trail Marker

marker also named Lees Ferry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Page.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2026, by Jeremy Snow of Cedar City, Utah. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.