Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Flagstaff
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010
1. Flagstaff Marker
Named for a pine tree stripped of its branches by a party of immigrants and used as a flagpole for a patriotic celebration on July 4, 1876. Nearby Antelope or Old Town Spring provided water and led to the establishment of a railroad construction camp when the Atlantic & Pacific pushed west in 1882.Erected 1961 by Arizona Development Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1876.
Location. 35° 11.871′ N, 111° 39.031′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is at the intersection of Route 66 and South Beaver Street, on the right when traveling east on Route 66. Marker is on the southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Logging Wheels (within shouting distance of this marker); McMillan Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Transcontinental Railroad Centennial (about 400 feet away); Railroad Depot (about 400 feet away);
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010
2. Flagstaff Marker
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Regarding Flagstaff. From the Flagstaff Convention and Visitor Bureau:
Early History of Flagstaff - Between 1856 and 1870, Lt. Edward Beale scouted a trail across the Southwest that would later bear his name. In 1876, a group of pioneers traveling the Beale road stopped on the Fourth of July and made camp at a spring in the shadow of the San Francisco Peaks. To celebrate the centennial of the nation, they stripped the limbs from a tall pine and raised the flag. Over the years, many travelers stopped near the tall "flag-staff," these pioneers had raised and the name stuck.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,015 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
