Grand Canyon National Park in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bright Angel Lodge
First Constructed in 1885
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
1. Bright Angel Lodge Marker
The Bright Angel Lodge, as it is known today, began as a cabin and several tents on this site in 1896. The central unit designed by Mary Jane Colter, was built in 1935. This lodge contains some of the oldest buildings in the Grand Canyon Village, which are now used as cabins. Two unusual fireplaces were constructed with the rock native to the Grand Canyon. The lodge's name is derived from Bright Angel Creek which was named by John Wesley Powell, the first explorer through the Inner Gorge of the Grand Canyon.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 36° 3.431′ N, 112° 8.447′ W. Marker is in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from Village Loop Drive. Marker is adjacent to the rear (north) entrance to the lodge, off Village Loop Drive in Grand Canyon Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon AZ 86023, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Flagstaff & High Country and in Hopi. It is also in the American Southwest, in the Mountain West, in Colorado Plateau, and at the Four Corners. 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 and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Bright Angel Lodge (a few steps from this marker); The Lookout (within shouting distance of this marker); Buckey's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Trans-Canyon Telephone Line
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Other markers no longer nearby. Lookout Studio (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Buckey O'Neill Cabin (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Bright Angel Lodge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
2. Bright Angel Lodge Marker
Rear (north) entrance to lodge
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
3. Bright Angel Lodge Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
4. Bright Angel Lodge Entrance
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
5. Bright Angel Lodge Lobby
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
6. Bright Angel Lodge (rear)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
7. South Rim View from Rear of Bright Angel Lodge
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,401 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
