Downtown in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Scott Avenue

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013

1. Scott Avenue Marker

Inscription. Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F. Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished).

Erected 2013 by City of Tucson Historic Preservation Office.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 32° 13.32′ N, 110° 58.184′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of East Congress Street and Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Congress Street. Marker is mounted horizontally in the sidewalk, on the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 87 E Pennington St, Tucson AZ 85701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Scott Avenue (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pennington Street (about 400 feet away); Congress Street (about 500 feet away); Roy Place "Montgomery Ward" Building (about 500 feet away); Fox Tucson Theatre (about 600 feet away); Jácome’s (about 600 feet away);

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Charles O. Brown House (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Congress Street (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013

2. Scott Avenue Marker

View north from Congress Street. Scott Avenue is the narrow street on the left.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013

3. Scott Avenue Marker

View south, on Scott Avenue, across East Congress Street.

Scott Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013

4. Scott Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 743 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.