Marble Canyon in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Lee's Ferry

Photographed By Jack Duffy, April 25, 2011

1. Lee's Ferry Marker

Inscription. John D. Lee settled here in Dec. 1872 and established ferry service thirteen months later. After her husband's death, Warren M. Johnson ran the oar-driven ferry for Emma Lee, 1875 to 1879, when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints purchased her interest. Johnson served until 1895. He was followed by James S. Emett who sold to the Grand Canyon Cattle Company in 1909. Coconino County operated the ferry from 1910 to 1928.

Erected 1968 by Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (Marker Number 350.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1872.

Location. 36° 52.004′ N, 111° 35.122′ W. Marker is in Marble Canyon, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 89A at milepost 539. Turn near Marble Canyon Lodge on US Highway 89A. There's a sign directing one toward "Lee's Ferry." Go to the end of Lee's Ferry Road and park in the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marble Canyon AZ 86036, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Lees Ferry (about 600 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Charles H. Spencer “Paddlewheel” Steamboat (approx. 0.3 miles away); Navajo Bridge (approx. 4.2 miles away); Navajo Bridge Erection Toggle Screw / Navajo Bridge (approx. 4.2 miles away); Lewis Nez (approx. 4.2 miles away); John Deering (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Navajo Bridge (approx. 4.3 miles away); Lafe McDaniel (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marble Canyon.

More about this marker. You must walk from the parking lot to see the marker near the abandoned fort.

Also see . . . Lee's Ferry National Historic Site. The National Park Service information on the historic site. (Submitted on April 27, 2011.)

Photographed By Jack Duffy, April 25, 2011

2. Lee's Ferry Marker

Lee's Ferry Buildings Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jack Duffy, April 25, 2011

3. Lee's Ferry Buildings Site

The marker is between these two buildings.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 17, 2016

4. Lee's Ferry Marker

Pioneer Ferry Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 17, 2016

5. Pioneer Ferry Site

This is the location where the Mormon pioneers crossed the river in the 1870s and 1880s. It is directly south of the marker and, about 500 feet north of the current boat ramp.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2011, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. This page has been viewed 1,024 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2011, by Jack Duffy of West Jordan, Utah. 4, 5. submitted on May 26, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.