Ash Fork in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Ash Fork Maintenance Camp #1
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
1. Ash Fork Maintenance Camp #1 Marker
by the Arizona Department
of Transportation
This building constructed of Moenkopi Sandstone, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Ash Fork Camp location was selected because it is a junction point of the Old Trails and Grand Canyon-Nogales Highways leading south, and also a junction of the Santa Fe Railroad.
Ash Fork Camp played a significant role maintaining Route 66 during the great westward migration.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list.
Location. 35° 13.366′ N, 112° 29.526′ W. Marker is in Ash Fork, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It can be reached from West Old Route 66. From I-40 Business, Turn south at 8th Street and continue on Old Hwy 66. Destination will be on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 West Old Route 66, Ash Fork AZ 86320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ash Fork (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Famous Esclante Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ash Fork, Arizona / The Coming of Route 66
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
2. Ash Fork Maintenance Camp #1 Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
3. Ash Fork Maintenance Camp #1
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,297 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
