Near Chino Valley in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Del Rio Springs
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
1. Del Rio Springs Marker
Site of original Camp Whipple established December 1863
From January 22 to May 18, 1864 the offices of the Territorial Government of Arizona were operated from tents and log cabins here, before being moved to Prescott the first permanent capital.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 34° 49.848′ N, 112° 27.571′ W. Marker is near Chino Valley, Arizona, in Yavapai County. It is on Arizona Route 89 at milepost 333, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chino Valley AZ 86323, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prescott Area. 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 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Simmons, Arizona (approx. 9.9 miles away); American Ranch (approx. 11.9 miles away); Ehrenberg Road (approx. 11.9 miles away).
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 8, 2010
2. Del Rio Springs Marker
July 25, 2010
3. Del Rio Springs Marker - Looking East
Looking east across highway 89 at Del Rio Springs marker.
July 25, 2010
4. Del Rio Springs Marker - Looking South
This image gives an idea of the lay of the land south of this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 5,504 times since then and 251 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2010. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
