Lake Havasu City in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
City Founders
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
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C.V. Wood, Jr., Master Planner
London Bridge was purchased from the city of London on April 18, 1968 for $2,460,000.00. It took three years and another $4,500,000.00 to transport and build the bridge. The Grand Opening took place October 10, 1971. This sculpture was created by local artist Lou Hunt with the help of her good friend and assistant Reese Mead
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1847.
Location. 34° 28.361′ N, 114° 20.778′ W. Marker is in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, in Mohave County. Marker is on McCulloch Blvd., 0.1 miles south of Arizona Route 95, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Havasu City AZ 86403, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. British American Friendship (a few steps from this marker); Robert P. McCulloch, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); London Bridge (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); James A. Wheeler Park and Freedom Fountain (approx. 0.6 miles away); "Site #6" (approx. 2.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 13, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on November 22, 2010, by Lou Hunt of Lake Havasu City, AZ. 3. submitted on June 13, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on June 15, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on October 1, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.