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

The Navajo Code Talkers

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

1. The Navajo Code Talkers Marker

Inscription.

The original thirty-two Code Talkers were organized to develop codes based on their native language which were used extensively during World War II. These and many other Native Americans served bravely throughout the Pacific and other combat zones.

Charlie Y. Begay • Roy Begay • Samuel Begay • John Benally • Willsie Bitsie • Cosey S. Brown • John Brown • John Chee • Benjamin Cleveland • Eugene Crawford • David Curley • Lowell Damon • George Dennison • James Dixon • Carl N. Gorman • Ross Haskie • Oscar Iltham • Dale June • Alfred Leonard • James Manuelito • William McCabe • Chester Nez • Jack Nez • Lloyd Oliver • Frank Pete • Wilson Price • Balmer Slowtalker • Nelson Thompson • Harry Tsosie • John Willie • Dean Wilson • Flex Yazzie

Erected 1995 by Northern Arizona University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, World II.

Location. 35° 11.647′ N, 111° 39.401′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on South Knoles Drive, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the campus of Northern Arizona University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country

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

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within walking distance of this marker: First School Opened in Flagstaff (within shouting distance of this marker); American Elm (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The McCormick Rose (about 500 feet away); Flagstaff Presbyterian, Federated Community, Mexican Methodist Mission and United Methodist Churches (approx. 0.4 miles away); Walkway of Flags (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Riordan Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Flagstaff (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Milligan House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Old Tractor (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Navajo Code Talker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

2. Navajo Code Talker

R.C. Gorman, Sculpture

In honor of his father, Carl N. Gorman,
the Navajo Code Talkers,
and Native American Veterans of World War II

Dedicated on Veterans Day
November 11, 1995

Arizona Veterans image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

3. Arizona Veterans

of
Native American
Nations • Tribes • Communities
Ak-Chin • Cocopah • Colorado River • Fort Mojave • Gila River • Havasupi • Hopi • Hualapai • Kaibab Paiute • Mojave Apache • Navajo • San Juan Paiute • Pima-Maricopa • Quechan • San Carlos Apache • Tohono O'Odham • Tonto Apache • White Mountain Apache • Yavapai Apache • Yavapai-Prescott

World War II

In Commemoration image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

4. In Commemoration

1995 Centennial Milestone

"The Year of the Native American"

Monument dedicated by
Northern Arizona University

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

5. Navajo Code Talker

[ Marker next to sidewalk, in front of The Navajo Code Talkers Monument. ]
Navajo Code Talker
World War II

R. C. Gorman Sculptor

Dedicated 1995
Centennial Year of the Native American

Major Donors
Margaret T Morris Foundation • First Interstate Bank of Arizona • Colorado River Indian Tribes • Dr. & Mrs. Fredrick J Dockstader • Mr. & Mrs. Harold L. Elliot • Mr. & Mrs. Cedrick H. Marks

NAU Recognizes and Appreciates all other contributors

The Navajo Code Talker Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 7, 2010

6. The Navajo Code Talker Monument

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

7. The Navajo Code Talkers Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

8. The Navajo Code Talkers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,847 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on December 16, 2024, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.