Globe in Gila County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Site of Sheriff Thompson's Home
Historic Site
Erected by Gila County Historical Society and Arizona Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 23.691′ N, 110° 47.12′ W. Marker is in Globe, Arizona, in Gila County. Marker is on South Hill Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the east wall of Safeway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 South Hill Street, Globe AZ 85501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John's Espiscopal Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hon. George W. P. Hunt (about 700 feet away); In Honor of John W. Wentworth (about 700 feet away); City of Globe (about 700 feet away); Cobre Valley Center for the Arts (about 700 feet away); Amster Building (about 800 feet away); From Globe to Governor (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Hanging Tree (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Globe.
Also see . . . John Henry Thompson: Arizona's Most Colorful Sheriff. From the blog Above the Norm - Bizarre Arizona (Submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,072 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.