Globe in Gila County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

From Globe to Governor

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 6, 2013

1. From Globe to Governor Marker

Inscription. George W.P. Hunt, Arizona's first Governor, arrived in Globe as a poor prospector. His first job was sweeping out a Saloon, but he eventually served four terms as Governor, beginning at Statehood in 1912. He campaigned on the back of a burro and gave away jars of his wife's homemade jams. His house considerably changed still stands here in Globe.

Rose Mofford grew up here, and graduated from Globe High School. She was an excellent athlete and scholar, but her father refused to send her to college and asked her not to play professional sports. Overcoming these and other barriers, Rose became the first woman Governor of Arizona.

Both Hunt and Mofford were champions of education working for free text books and other improvements. Our mural includes two of the students who helped design and paint this tribute.

Designed and Painted By:
J.J. Burke, Brittney Williams, Cotey Taylor, Zenada Webb Diana Tunis, Carole Suikone, Jenny Kilb

Thanks To:
John Oadoneetto, John's furniture
Allen Bainter, RSC, Rental Service Corp
Michael Collett and company

Erected by Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 33°

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23.932′ N, 110° 47.309′ W. Marker is in Globe, Arizona, in Gila County. Marker is on North Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is on north wall of thrift store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 465 North Broad 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. The Hanging Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); International House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Globe (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cobre Valley Center for the Arts (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor of John W. Wentworth (approx. 0.2 miles away); Amster Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hon. George W. P. Hunt (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. John's Espiscopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Globe.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, August 6, 2013

2. From Globe to Governor Marker

From Globe to Governor Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 10, 2014

3. From Globe to Governor Marker (wide view)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3. submitted on April 8, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.