Grand Canyon National Park in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Buckey O'Neill Cabin
Grand Canyon National Park
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
1. Buckey O'Neill Cabin Marker
In the early 1890s (exact date unknown) Buckey O'Neill built a log cabin here on Grand Canyon's south rim. It stands in front of you; it is Grand Canyon's oldest surviving historic structure.
Grand Canyon's modern era began with people like O'Neill - prospectors and adventurers who quickly found tourism more lucrative than mining. Many of their structures became rugged tourist facilities; in 1898 O'Neill's cabin became part of the Bright Angel Hotel. In 1935 when Mary Colter designed a new Bright Angel Lodge, she preserved Buckey's cabin by incorporating it into her design. It still provides lodging for visitors today.
Buckey O'Neill had a widely varied career that ended abruptly in 1898 when he was killed serving in Cuba with Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders. O'Neill Butte, which towers over Grand Canyon's South Kaibab Trail, bears his name.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, Spanish-American. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. Marker
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Regionally, this marker was in Flagstaff & High Country and in Hopi. It was also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, in Colorado Plateau, and at the Four Corners. 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 walking distance of this location: Bright Angel Lodge (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bright Angel Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lookout (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckey's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Kolb Studio (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trans-Canyon Telephone Line (about 500 feet away); Bright Angel Cabin 88 & 89 (about 600 feet away); Kolb Studio (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Canyon National Park.
Other markers no longer nearby. Lookout Studio (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Bright Angel Lodge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
2. Buckey O'Neill Cabin and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
3. Buckey O'Neill Cabin
circa Prior 1898
4. Photo on O'Neill Cabin Marker
[Caption reads] Buckey O'Neill Cabin, before 1898.
1895
5. Photo on O'Neill Cabin Marker
[Caption reads] Buckey in his cabin, circa 1895.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 21, 2024
6. Buckey O'Neill Cabin Marker
New replacement marker with new text. Old was is gone.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,885 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 7, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 6. submitted on July 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
