Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Emma Monk Guild House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013
1. Emma Monk Guild House Marker
Inscription.
Emma Monk Guild House. . Emma Monk came to Arizona Territory to teach school at Fort Thomas in the 1880s. She married William Guild in 1887 and taught school in Florence off and on from 1885 to 1897 and was the first Florence principal. She also taught in Red Rock, Casa Grande and was an instructor at the University of Arizona Preparatory in Tucson and a principal at Clifton. She is considered one of Arizona's mothers of education. Her 1908 home follows the modernism of the era of affordable bungalow housing with its modest proportions, full front porch and a roof line perpendicular to the street. It is built of locally-made brick. , Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Emma Monk came to Arizona Territory to teach school at Fort Thomas in the 1880s. She married William Guild in 1887 and taught school in Florence off and on from 1885 to 1897 and was the first Florence principal. She also taught in Red Rock, Casa Grande and was an instructor at the University of Arizona Preparatory in Tucson and a principal at Clifton. She is considered one of Arizona's mothers of education. Her 1908 home follows the modernism of the era of affordable bungalow housing with its modest proportions, full front porch and a roof line perpendicular to the street. It is built of locally-made brick.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 33° 1.985′ N, 111° 23.348′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is on North Willow Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 171 North Willow Street, Florence AZ 85132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Zellweger House (a few steps from this marker); Florence Woman's Club (within shouting distance of this marker); John Keating House (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.