Near Salome in La Paz County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Harrisburg
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 6, 2010
1. Harrisburg Marker
Harrisburg was established on this site in 1886 by Captain Charles Harris, and his partner Governor Fredrick Tritle, as a mill town to process ore from the Socorro and other mines in the area. By 1887 two mills were operating here. The post office was established April 29th, 1887 and discontinued September 29th, 1906. Harrisburg was a ghost town by World War I.
Erected by La Paz County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1917.
Location. 33° 44.38′ N, 113° 32.513′ W. Marker is near Salome, Arizona, in La Paz County. Marker is on Salome Road, 5 miles south of U.S. 60, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salome AZ 85348, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harrisburg Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); McMullen Valley 9/11 Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away); Salome (approx. 5.1 miles away).
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 6, 2010
2. Harrisburg Marker
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, June 6, 2010
3. Harrisburg Marker
Photographed By Dean Whittle, November 26, 2017
4. Harrisburg Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,016 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 2, 2017. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
