Winslow in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Brigham City
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010
1. Brigham City Marker
Brigham City, first called Ballenger's Camp, was established here in April, 1876, as one of four fortified settlements erected along the Little Colorado River by Mormon pioneers of the United Order. They farmed the land, dammed the river and built a flour mill. A post office was established in 1879, but droughts and floods forced abandonment of the village in 1881. Purchased in 1890 by F.T. La Prade, the site became a farm and diary until it was acquired by the City of Winslow in 1947.Erected by Navajo County Historical Society and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1876.
Location. 35° 2.479′ N, 110° 41.059′ W. Marker is in Winslow, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker can be reached from North Road, 0.8 miles east of North Park Drive (exit 253 from I-40). Marker is about 200 feet north from the parking lot along North Park Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winslow AZ 86047, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sunset (approx. 1.4 miles away); General Lot Smith
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Regarding Brigham City. Many of the stones from the walls at Bringham City were salvaged and used to build the La Posada Hotel.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010
2. Brigham City Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010
3. Brigham City
One of the original walls.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 20, 2010
4. Brigham City
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,070 times since then and 142 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 30, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
