Florence in Pinal County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Walker Oury House
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013
1. Walker – Oury House Marker
Originally a Sonoran adobe row house built C. 1877 for John D. Walker friend, agent, and physician to the Pima Indians at Sacaton. This building was used as courtroom and county offices during his terms as justice of the peace, county surveyor and probate judge. Walker was an early investor in the Vekol Mine and wrote the first Pima grammar text. Here Pauline Cushman, noted Union Civil War Spy and actress, wed Jere Freyer. The building was purchased (1886) by Granville Oury, delegate to the Confederate Congress, Arizona territorial legislator and attorney general, district court judge, and delegate to the U.S. Congress.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Erected by Town of Florence and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Native Americans • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 33° 2.155′ N, 111° 23.09′ W. Marker is in Florence, Arizona, in Pinal County. Marker is at the intersection of East Ruggles Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carmen Michea House (a few steps from this marker); Michea House and Lone Star General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); La Capilla del Gila (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church (about 600 feet away); Jesus Martinez House (about 700 feet away); E. N. Fish & Co. Store (about 800 feet away); Jacob Suter House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Silver King Florence Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013
2. Walker – Oury House Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013
3. Walker – Oury House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 580 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
