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

Grand Canyon Drug Company

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

1. Grand Canyon Drug Company Marker

Inscription. Bill Williams Mountain was named in 1851 after fabled mountain man William S. Williams, who is said to have trapped beaver in this area. In its shadow, this building circa 1912, served local needs with a pharmacy and soda fountain at the front of the building and a doctor's office to the rear.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 35° 15.018′ N, 112° 11.33′ W. Marker is in Williams, Arizona, in Coconino County. It is on West Bill Williams Boulevard/West Route 66 east of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 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: Old Parlor Pool Hall (here, next to this marker); Rittenhouse Haberdashery (a few steps from this marker); Rounseville Drugstore (a few steps from this marker); Last Town Bypassed By I-40 (a few steps from this marker); Lebsch Confectionery (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Telegraph Office (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.

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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010

2. Grand Canyon Drug Company

Marker is on the left in photo by the black and white tile.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,158 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 21, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.