Kingman in Mohave County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

El Trovatore Motel

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

1. El Trovatore Motel Marker

Inscription. Trovatore is Italian for troubadour or traveler. Developer John E. Miller built the Nevada Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada which was later named Sal Sagev (Las Vegas spelled backwards). He moved to Kingman, Arizona in 1935 after Hoover Dam was completed, purchased the motel site and started construction. From 1937-1940 a service station, auto court and café were built. The modern settlement was a rest stop for travelers. Having heating and air conditioning, it was luxurious for it's time. Many celebrities have stayed here including Jeff Chandler, Charles Bronson, Jane Russell, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and Don Knotts.

Erected 2013 by Lost Dutchman Chapter 5917+4, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 35° 11.489′ N, 114° 2.052′ W. Marker is in Kingman, Arizona, in Mohave County. It can be reached from East Andy Devine Avenue (Old U.S. 66) north of Airfield Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1440 East Andy Devine Avenue, Kingman AZ 86401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Colorado River Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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

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this marker: Lewis Kingman Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); S.T. Elliot House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ross H. Blakely House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dr. Toler R. White House (approx. 0.9 miles away); William G. Blakely Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. John's United Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bonelli House (approx. one mile away); Mohave Center Plaza of Valor (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingman.

Also see . . . El Trovatore Motel. One of the few pre-World War II motels still standing on Route 66, every room has a theme. Rooms are named after Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, James Dean and many others. This also has the longest map of Route 66 outside the building. (Submitted on March 7, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, March 2, 2022

2. El Trovatore Motel Marker

Marker is under the tree

El Trovatore Motel Marker Site image. Click for full size.

3. El Trovatore Motel Marker Site

4. El Trovatore Motel Marker Site

The Humbug and the PBC image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith B. Dodds, September 28, 2013

5. The Humbug and the PBC

Members of E Clampus Vitus at the dedication.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

6. El Trovatore Motel Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 24, 2024

7. El Trovatore Motel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2013, by Keith B. Dodds of Maricopa, Az.. This page has been viewed 1,940 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 2. submitted on March 7, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on October 2, 2013, by Keith B. Dodds of Maricopa, Az.. 5. submitted on October 1, 2013, by Keith B. Dodds of Maricopa, Az.. 6, 7. submitted on August 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.