Near Globe in Gila County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Becker Butte Lookout
Gustav Becker
Springerville, Arizona
1856 – 1940
Pioneer Merchant, Trail Blazer, Road Builder
A father of U.S. Highway 60
'His was a long life, founded on the Golden Rule'
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 33° 48.818′ N, 110° 27.788′ W. Marker is near Globe, Arizona, in Gila County. Marker is on U.S. 60 at milepost 297, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Globe AZ 85501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The Becker Transcontinental Garage in Springerville

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
3. Marker to the right of Becker Butte Lookout Marker
Julius W. Becker
Springerville, Arizona
1886 – 1959
Son of Gustav Becker
His life was dedicated to the principles of his father. An unselfish devotion to the betterment of his fellow-man.
"They made our world a better place in which to live"
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,687 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.