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

Adam's Grocery

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

1. Adam's Grocery Marker

Inscription. In 1926, the Old Trails Highway was officially designated U.S. Highway 66, and it became the "Main Street of America." In 1984, Williams was the last Route 66 town in America to be bypassed by the interstate highway system. Built in 1907, this building has welcomed several generations of travelers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 35° 15.037′ N, 112° 11.266′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on Bill Williams Avenue / Route 66 west of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 West Route 66, Williams AZ 86046, 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 within walking distance of this marker: Black and White Cleaners (a few steps from this marker); Old Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Canyon Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Crowe-McCoy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Tetzlaff Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Duffy Brothers Grocery Store

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Dime Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williams.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

2. Adam's Grocery Marker

Adam's Grocery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

3. Adam's Grocery

Marker is on right side of building face.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,519 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.