Near Safford in Graham County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Army of the West
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 25, 2010
1. Army of the West Marker
General Kearney's
Army of the West
Guided by Kit Carson
followed the Gila River from
New Mexico to the occupation
of California in the Mexican
War, thus opening the
southern snowfree route to
the Pacific Coast.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 32° 48.531′ N, 109° 35.108′ W. Marker is near Safford, Arizona, in Graham County. Marker is on U.S. 70 at milepost 347, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Safford AZ 85546, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gila Valley Bank (approx. 2.7 miles away); Solomon (approx. 2.7 miles away); Womans Club of Safford (approx. 7.4 miles away); Arizona Bank & Trust Company (approx. 7.6 miles away); Safford City Hall (approx. 7.8 miles away); Odd Fellows Home (approx. 7.8 miles away); Graham County Courthouse (approx. 7.8 miles away); Mormon Pioneers' Arrival in Salt Lake Valley - Sesquicentennial Plaque (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Safford.
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 25, 2010
2. Army of the West Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 25, 2010
3. Army of the West Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,491 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
