Near Oak Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Beaver Head Stage Station

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 16, 2016

1. Beaver Head Stage Station Marker

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Built 1876, Abandoned 1882
Prescott Santa Fe Stage Line
Distance 507 miles

Division point between Pine Springs N.E. & Prescott S.W. Road built before 1866 used by military, emigrants & mail. Only road to Verde Valley until 1870. Only road north until 1902.

Only marker on route from Prescott to Santa Fe

Erected by Sedona Westerners.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 34° 42.944′ N, 111° 46.826′ W. Marker is near Oak Creek, Arizona, in Yavapai County. Marker can be reached from Arizona Route 179 at milepost 301.6. Marker is 450 feet northwest on trail from north end of parking lot on west side of route 179 at milepost 301.6. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sedona AZ 86351, 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. Historic Bell Trail (approx. 4.9 miles away); Chaves Historic Trail (approx. 5.4 miles away);

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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 16, 2016

2. Beaver Head Stage Station Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 16, 2016

3. Beaver Head Stage Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 831 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.