Near Globe in Gila County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
McMillenville
Ghost Mining Camp
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
1. McMillenville Marker Base
McMillenville
Ghost Mining Camp
In 1874 native silver was discovered in what became the fabulous Stonewall Jackson Ledge. This discovery brought boom conditions that lasted less than 10 years. An Indian attack on the camp was repulsed in 1882. Mine production ceased in the mid 1880's.
Erected by Arizona Development Board, Arizona Highway Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 33.287′ N, 110° 40.738′ W. Marker was near Globe, Arizona, in Gila County. It was on U.S. 60 at milepost 265.1, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Globe AZ 85501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim, in the San Carlos Apache Nation, and specifically in the White Mountain Apache Nation. It was also in the American Southwest. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Old Dominion Mine (approx. 12.1 miles away); Globe Mine Rescue Station (approx. 12.1 miles away); International House (approx. 12½ miles away); The Hanging Tree (approx. 12½ miles away); From Globe to Governor (approx.
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More about this marker. Text from:
Historical Markers within the Arizona Department of Transportation Right of Way. Prepared by: Roadside Development Section, April 1, 1997
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
2. McMillenville Marker Base
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, January 3, 2026
3. Empty McMillenville Marker Base
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,567 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 4, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
