Tempe in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Double Butte Cemetery
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 15, 2010
1. Double Butte Cemetery Marker
Tempe's first cemetery, named for the Buttes in the background, was established before 1900. It was located on 80 acres of high ground because lower areas were waterlogged. Members of Tempe's best-known families lie here, along with victims of hangings, shootings and runaway horses.
The Tempe Cemetery Association managed it for many years but in the mid-1950's the City of Tempe took charge and instituted many improvements.
This plaque is a memorial to those who served in all wars and is a bicentennial project of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Erected by Tempe Historical Society and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 33° 24.283′ N, 111° 58.367′ W. Marker is in Tempe, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It can be reached from West Broadway Road south of Maricopa Freeway (Interstate 10). Marker is in the southeast corner of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2505 West Broadway Road, Tempe AZ 85282, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, and in the Tohono Oodham Nation. It is also in the American Southwest. 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, the Gadsden Purchase, and Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Niels Petersen House (approx. one mile away); Farmer - Goodwin Mansion (approx. 2 miles away); Site of Goodwin Stadium 1936-1978
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 15, 2010
2. Double Butte Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 15, 2010
3. Double Butte Cemetery Marker With Buttes in the Background
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4. Tempe Double Butte Cemetery (Pioneer Section)
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015
5. Frankenberg grave
Josephine Frankenberg (? – 1949). Frankenberg was a nurse who nursed many victims of the Great Influenza epidemic of 1918, back to health. Frankenberg is buried in section B
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015
6. Charles Trumbull Hayden grave
Charles Trumbull Hayden (1825-1900). Hayden was the founder of the city of Tempe and the Arizona State University. He is the father of U.S. Senator Carl T. Hayden. He is buried in section B
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015
7. Carl Trumball Hayden grave
Carl Trumball Hayden (1877- 1972). Hayden was the first United States Senator to serve seven terms. He served as Arizonas first representative for eight terms before entering the Senate, Hayden set the record for longest serving member of the United States Congress more than a decade before his retirement from politics. He is buried in section B
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015
8. Albert E. Miller grave
Albert E. Miller (1859-1909). Albert was the son of Tempe pioneer Winchester Miller. He was a founding member of the Tempe National Bank. Miller is buried in section B
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015
9. Cummins graves
Margaret Cummins (1853-1930) and Aaron Cummins (1840-1919). The Cummins were a pioneers who acquired the undeveloped lot 10 of block 1 of the Farmers Addition in 1908. Cummins is buried in section B
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 29, 2015
10. Dr. Fenn John Hart grave
Dr. Fenn John Hart (1859-1935). Dr. Fenn John Hart was the first Mayor of Tempe. He served as such from 1894 to 1896. Hart is buried in section B
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,074 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on November 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on August 30, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
