Flagstaff in Coconino County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Walkway of Flags
1994
When the city celebrated its own centennial during the year 1994, the City Council and Centennial Commission decided to fly the flags of every state, and the flags of Flagstaff's sister cities as a way of showing how Flagstaff has progressed from an isolated outpost to a modern city connected with the world. Some of the money for the flags came from individual donors who wanted to honor their home states, and some came from city funds.
The flags were unveiled during a ceremony held on January 2, 1994, kicking off the Flagstaff Centennial events. They were immediately so popular with residents and visitors alike that in November 1994, the City Council and Centennial Commission decided to continue to fly the flags during good weather beyond the Centennial year.
Flagstaff City Council: Mayor Chris Bavasi, John F. Cavolo, Allen D. Edgar, Rita Johnson, Rick Lopez, John C. McCulloch, Richard Swanson
Centennial Commission: Nancy Cannon, John Taylor Coe, Robert Coody, Sandi Cevereko, Christine Dicob, Paul Ferlazzo, J. D. Hoyt, Thomas Huntington, Theresa Kelley, Richard Mangum, Sherry Mangum, Lois Morel, Ava Stone, Jerome Williams - Chair, Martin Zanzucchi, Kris Swanson-Special Events Coordinator
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1883.
Location. 35° 11.928′ N, 111° 39.15′ W. Marker is in Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coconino County. Marker is on West Route 66, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flagstaff AZ 86001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Milligan House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Flagstaff (about 700 feet away); Logging Wheels (approx. 0.2 miles away); McMillan Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named McMillan Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Raymond Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Telephone Exchange (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flagstaff.
Regarding Walkway of Flags. According to the desk clerk at the Flagstaff City Hall the flags are no longer displayed as a result of vandalism.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,230 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.