Grand Canyon National Park in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Blacksmith Shop
Constructed in 1908
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
1. Blacksmith Shop Marker
In the early days of Grand Canyon Village, the blacksmith shop served as a focal point of activity. The blacksmith was a highly skilled craftsman who welded the machinery, sharpened the tools, built water tanks, repaired the wagon wheels and shod the horses and mules. In addition, he manufactured branding irons and fashioned metal into ornamental iron work. Today, the blacksmith shop still serves many of the original purposes for which it was built.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 36° 3.295′ N, 112° 8.423′ W. Marker is in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, in Coconino County. It can be reached from South Village Loop. Marker is on the east end of the shop, on Village Loop Drive in Grand Canyon Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 S Vlg Lp, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mule Barns (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bright Angel Lodge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trans-Canyon Telephone Line (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Bright Angel Lodge (approx. 0.2 miles away); CCC Legacy (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lookout (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buckey's Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bright Angel Cabin 88 & 89 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Canyon National Park.
Other markers no longer nearby. Bright Angel Lodge (was about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); Lookout Studio (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Buckey O'Neill Cabin (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Grand Canyon National Park.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 11, 2010
2. Blacksmith Shop and Marker
2. Blacksmithing Videos. (Submitted on January 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,043 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
