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: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Flagstaff & High Country,

in the Navajo Nation,

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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: American Placer Corporation Office (a few steps from this marker); Lees Ferry Fort (a few steps from this marker); Historic District River Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); USGS Guesthouse/Spencer Bunkhouse (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mining the Chinle Shale 1910-11 (about 500 feet away); Water Intake (about 600 feet away); Spencer Boiler (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Lees Ferry (about 600 feet 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 1,329 times since then and 27 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.