Safford in Graham County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Mormon Pioneers' Arrival in Salt Lake Valley - Sesquicentennial Plaque
July 24, 1997
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2012
1. Sesquicentennial Plaque Marker
This monument commemorates the sesquicentennial celebration (1847 – 1997) of the Mormon pioneers' arrival into the Salt Lake Valley. The following groups are recognized for their contribution to the settlement of this Gila Valley. Native Americans, settlers from Mexico and the eastern United States. And pioneer families sent by leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter – Day Saints (Mormons).Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 50.071′ N, 109° 43.192′ W. Marker is in Safford, Arizona, in Graham County. Marker is on West Thatcher Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Marker is at the Chamber of Commerce office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1085 West Thatcher Boulevard, Safford AZ 85546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Graham County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Safford City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Odd Fellows Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Arizona Bank & Trust Company
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2012
2. Sesquicentennial Plaque Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
