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By Bill Kirchner, October 20, 2013
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301 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Broadway Boulevard — Camp Street —
On East Broadway Boulevard at South 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway Boulevard.
In 1862, Union soldiers took possession of a former Confederate camp located in what is now Armory Park neighborhood. The camp, originally named Military Plaza, was reactivated in 1866 as Camp Lowell. During its occupation, soldiers traveled between . . . — — Map (db m69704) HM
302 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Corral Street —
On South Stone Avenue at West Corral Street, on the right when traveling south on South Stone Avenue.
Named in the late 1860s for the location of the U.S. quartermaster’s corral where Camp Lowell’s military horses were held. The corral was located west of Camp Lowell near South Scott Avenue. — — Map (db m69623) HM
303 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Scott Avenue —
On South Scott Avenue at East 14th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Scott Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished). — — Map (db m69622) HM
304 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Scott Avenue —
On South Scott Avenue at East Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on South Scott Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished). — — Map (db m70214) HM
305 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Armory Park — Stone Avenue —
On South Stone Avenue at West Cushing Street, on the right when traveling south on South Stone Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period for Colonel John Finkle Stone (b. ca.1836-d.1869). He was a colonel in the Union Army and owner of the first house on Stone Avenue at McCormick Street. Stone also operated a mine near Apache Pass, where he . . . — — Map (db m69621) HM
306 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Barrio Viejo — Cushing Street —
On West Cushing Street at South Church Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Cushing Street.
Named in 1872 for First Lieutenant Howard B. Cushing (b.1838- d.1871). During his early military career, Cushing participated in many notable Civil War battles, including Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Hatcher’s Run. In 1871, while in . . . — — Map (db m69562) HM
307 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Butterfly Peak Natural Area — Honorable Frank Harris Hitchcock —
Near General Hitchcock Highway (at milepost 14).
This beautiful highway was made possible by his sincere interest and unceasing efforts. It is dedicated to him and shall be known as"Hitchcock Highway" — — Map (db m30020) HM
308 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Congress Street — Calle de la Alegria —
On West Congress Street at Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Congress Street.
Originally named “Street of Joy” during Tucson’s Spanish period. In 1869, its name changed to Congress Street, derived from Charles O. Brown’s Congress Hall Saloon. In 1867, Arizona’s territorial capital was moved to Tucson, and Brown’s . . . — — Map (db m70187) HM
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309 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Congress Street — Calle de la Alegria —
On West Congress Street at South Granada Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Congress Street.
Originally named “Street of Joy” during Tucson’s Spanish period. In 1869, its name changed to Congress Street, derived from Charles O. Brown’s Congress Hall Saloon. In 1867, Arizona’s territorial capital was moved to Tucson, and Brown’s . . . — — Map (db m70191) HM
310 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Convent Street —
On South Church Avenue at West Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m69589) HM
311 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Convent Street
On North Church Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m186122) HM
312 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Convent Street
On South Church Avenue at West McCormick Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue. Reported missing.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m186125) HM
313 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Granada Avenue —
On North Granada Avenue at West Congress Street, on the right when traveling south on North Granada Avenue.
Its name derives from the Spanish word meaning “pomegranate.” The area between what is now Interstate-10 and Main Avenue once supported irrigated agricultural fields during Arizona’s Territorial period. — — Map (db m69620) HM
314 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Jackson Street —
On South Church Avenue at West Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named in 1872 after John A. Jackson (ca 1835-d.1870), a rancher and farmer who lived at the San Pedro settlement near Tucson. On 16 April 1870, he was ambushed and killed by Apache Indians as he returned to his ranch. — — Map (db m83201) HM
315 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Main Avenue — Calle Real — El Camino Real —
On West Congress Street 0.1 miles east of Granada Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Originating during Mexico’s Spanish period, “Royal Road” connected Spain’s southern and northern territories. The route linked Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mazatlan, and Culiacan, Magdalena to Spain’s northern outposts. Eventually, Calle . . . — — Map (db m70193) HM
316 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — McCormick Street —
On South Church Avenue at West McCormick Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after territorial delegate to Congress, Richard McCormick (b.1832 – d.1901). In the 1870s he sponsored legislative measures to reduce discrimination against Mexicans in the Arizona territory. With . . . — — Map (db m70212) HM
317 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Meyer Street — Callejon de las Flores —
On West Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Originally named “Flower Alley” during Tucson’s Spanish period, its name was later changed to honor German-born soldier and politician, Charles H. Meyer (b.1829- d.1907). He came to Arizona with the US Army and settled in Tucson in 1858. . . . — — Map (db m69592) HM
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318 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Ochoa Street —
On South Church Avenue at West Ochoa Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period to honor Estevan Ochoa (b.1831 – d.1888), whose ancestors arrived in Mexico with the Cortez expedition. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to a wealthy mining and ranching family. Before settling . . . — — Map (db m70211) HM
319 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Pearl Street / Ott Street — Calle del Correo —
On West Congress Street at North Granada Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Congress Street.
Originally located between Granada Avenue and Church Street during Arizona's territorial period, "Post Office Street," was where postmaster and mayor, Mark Aldrich (b.1801 – d.1873) lived and worked. The southwestern half of the street was . . . — — Map (db m70190) HM
320 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Pennington Footbridge —
Near Pennington Street.
Memorial to Elias Pennington, pioneer rancher, farmer, miner, freighter and lumberman. In 1857, he came from Texas with his twelve children settling in various locations around southern Arizona for several years. Near this site, in 1863, . . . — — Map (db m82942) HM
321 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Pennington Street — Calle de la Misión — Calle del Arroyo —
On East Pennington Street at North Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Pennington Street.
Named in the late 1600s after the route connecting Tucson’s Presidio with mission San Cosme de Tucson. The street was also called Calle del Arroyo, referencing the arroyo immediately south of the presidio walls. The street was renamed in 1871 to . . . — — Map (db m69816) HM
322 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Scott Avenue —
On East Congress Street at Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Congress Street.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F. Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished). — — Map (db m69817) HM
323 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Downtown — Stone Avenue —
On North Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period for Colonel John Finkle Stone (b. ca.1836-d.1869). He was a colonel in the Union Army and owner of the first house on Stone Avenue at McCormick Street. Stone also operated a mine near Apache Pass, where he . . . — — Map (db m69702) HM
324 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Alameda Street — Calle de las Milpas — Cemetery Street —
On West Alameda Street at North Main Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Alameda Street.
Named Calle de las Milpas ("Road Which Leads to the Corn Fields") during Tucson’s Spanish period; the street linked the presidio with adjacent agricultural fields. Renamed Cemetery Street in the mid-1800s, the street was the main thoroughfare . . . — — Map (db m83008) HM
325 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Alameda Street — Calle de las Milpas — Cemetery Street —
On East Alameda Street at North Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Alameda Street.
Named Calle de las Milpas ("Road Which Leads to the Corn Fields") during Tucson’s Spanish period; the street linked the presidio with adjacent agricultural fields. Renamed Cemetery Street in the mid-1800s, the street was the main thoroughfare . . . — — Map (db m83009) HM
326 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Council Street — Miltenberg Street —
On West Council Street at North Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Council Street.
Although they share the same alignment, during Arizona's Territorial period, Council Street and Miltenberg Street were divided by Stone Avenue. The alignment between Stone Avenue and Meyer Street was named Council Street, in reference to Tucson's . . . — — Map (db m69635) HM
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327 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Court Street —
On North Court Avenue at West Council Street, on the right when traveling north on North Court Avenue.
In 1856, Tucson’s presidio walls made navigating the local streets difficult. In an effort to circumvent the walls and avoid having to re-enter the presidio through the main gate, a section of the south wall was opened and Court Street was . . . — — Map (db m69632) HM
328 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Franklin Avenue —
On West Franklin Street at North Church Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Franklin Street.
Named in the 1870s after the military scout and surveyor, Charles Franklin (b. ca.1844-d.1924). In 1871, he served as a scout for General Crook, and a year later, helped Sidney W. Foreman complete the first formal survey of Tucson. “Charles . . . — — Map (db m69698) HM
329 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Granada Avenue —
On North Granada Avenue at Paseo Redondo, on the right when traveling north on North Granada Avenue.
Its name derives from the Spanish word meaning “pomegranate.” The area between what is now Interstate-10 and Main Avenue once supported irrigated agricultural fields during Arizona’s Territorial period. — — Map (db m69703) HM
330 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Main Avenue — Calle Real — El Camino Real —
On North Main Avenue at West Alameda Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Avenue.
Originating during Mexico’s Spanish period, “Royal Road” connected Spain’s southern and northern territories. The route linked Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mazatlan, and Culiacan, Magdalena to Spain’s northern outposts. Eventually, Calle . . . — — Map (db m69631) HM
331 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Meyer Street — Callejón de las Flores —
On North Meyer Avenue at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on North Meyer Avenue.
Originally named “Flower Alley” during Tucson’s Spanish period, its name was later changed to honor German-born soldier and politician, Charles H. Meyer (b.1829- d.1907). He came to Arizona with the US Army and settled in Tucson in 1858. . . . — — Map (db m69696) HM
332 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Saint Mary’s Road — Seven Sisters Lane —
On Saint Marys Road at North Granda Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Saint Marys Road.
Named in 1880 in reference to Arizona’s first hospital, Saint Mary’s Hospital. Established by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the hospital housed 11 patients, four sister-nurses, and one doctor. — — Map (db m70791) HM
333 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, El Presidio — Stone Avenue —
On North Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period for Colonel John Finkle Stone (b. ca.1836-d.1869). He was a colonel in the Union Army and owner of the first house on Stone Avenue at McCormick Street. Stone also operated a mine near Apache Pass, where he . . . — — Map (db m69700) HM
334 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Historic Fourth Avenue — Toole Avenue —
On North Toole Avenue at North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Toole Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after Tucson’s mayor, Dr. James Toole (b.1824-d.1884). Before serving in politics, he acted as Adjutant General for the Arizona Territory. He was also a surgeon and later a banker. Upon collapse of his bank, . . . — — Map (db m69809) HM
335 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Pie Allen — Congress Street — Calle de la Alegria —
On East Congress Street at North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Congress Street.
Originally named “Street of Joy” during Tucson’s Spanish period. In 1869, its name changed to Congress Street, derived from Charles O. Brown’s Congress Hall Saloon. In 1867, Arizona’s territorial capital was moved to Tucson and Brown’s . . . — — Map (db m69810) HM
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336 ► Arizona, Pima County, Tucson, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area — Catalina Federal Honor Camp — Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Site —
Near Mount Lemmon Highway.
Why Put A Prison On A Mountain? Honor Camp prisoners built the Mt. Lemmon Highway In the early 20th century, the only road to Mt. Lemmon began at the town of Oracle and snaked up the north face of the mountain. Construction . . . — — Map (db m83017) HM
337 ► Arizona, Pima County, Vail — Cienega Bridge — Built 1921 —
On East Marsh Station Road 3.3 miles east of Interstate 10, on the left when traveling east.
Has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior September 30, 1988 — — Map (db m67763) HM
338 ► Arizona, Pima County, Vail — Vail Sonoita Highway
On Arizona Route 83 at milepost 58, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Located and constructed in 1918 by Lamar Cobb First State Engineer of Arizona Member of the Constitutional Convention Born 1870 -- Athens, Georgia Died 1926 -- Phoenix, Arizona Erected to his memory George P. Hunt . . . — — Map (db m27293) HM
339 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Apache Junction — Apache Trail — State Route 88 — Arizona's First Historic Highway / Dedicated February 25, 1987 —
Near North Apache Trail north of East Old West Highway, on the left when traveling north.
The Apache Trail was created by Native American tribes traveling between their summer homes in the mountains and winter homes in the desert. The Trail became a roadway in 1905, for use in hauling supplies to the construction site of Roosevelt Dam. . . . — — Map (db m145828) HM
340 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Apache Junction — Jacob Von Walzer — 1808 – 1891 — Lost Dutchman Gold Route —
Near North Apache Trail at Old West Highway.
Dedicated October 1961 To the Memory of Jacob Von Walzer 1808 – 1891 One of America's most famed legendary figures, whose exploits have stimulated the imagination of peoples everywhere by his contribution to the heritage of his . . . — — Map (db m74394) HM
341 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Eloy — Stage Station and Homestead —
On North Start Road 1.3 miles west of South Brady Pump Road, on the left when traveling west.
In 1879 the Southern Pacific Mail and Stage Line Company built a one-room adobe station and mesquite corral. It was a horse changing and water stop on the route from the railroad station at Picacho for passengers going to Florence and beyond. In . . . — — Map (db m68220) HM
342 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Picacho — 71 — Mormon Battalion Trail —
Near Interstate 10.
The Mormon Battalion of the U.S. Army camped here enroute to California December 17, 1846. During the war with Mexico, on the longest infantry march of record, they were first to unfurl the flag of the United States in Tucson. This marker . . . — — Map (db m92383) HM
343 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Ash Fork — Ash Fork Maintenance Camp #1 —
Near West Old Route 66.
Built circa 1926-27 by the Arizona Department of Transportation This building constructed of Moenkopi Sandstone, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Ash Fork Camp location was selected because it is a . . . — — Map (db m33443) HM
344 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Bumble Bee — The Sunset Point Rest Area — Dedicated to the Engineering Achievement of — William Clayton LeFebvre, 1890-1964 —
Near Interstate 17.
A colorful administrator, he is credited with establishing the basic location of Arizona's billion-dollar Interstate Highway System. He served as State Engineer twice, from 1924 to 1928 and from 1945 to 1951. He devoted much of his final term to . . . — — Map (db m40780) HM
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345 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Camp Verde — "0" Mile Post General Crook Trail —
Near East Hollamon Street 0.3 miles North Montezuma Well Road ( Route 260).
The Crook Road begins at this point with the first in a series of mile markers across the Mogollon Rim segment of the military supply trail connecting Forts Whipple, Verde and Apache. Reconnoitered in 1871 by General George Crook with a . . . — — Map (db m28561) HM
346 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Congress — In Memory of Charles Churchill Small —
On U.S. 89 at milepost 274, on the left when traveling south.
Erected in Memory of Charles Churchill Small Member American Society of Civil Engineers 1874 [ Relief of Charles Small ] 1932 Father of Arizona Highways — — Map (db m29470) HM
347 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Cottonwood — The Lime Kiln Historic Wagon Trail —
On Golden Eagle Road.
The trail was used from the 1890's to the early 1900's to transport people and goods by horse and wagon between Clarkdale, Jerome and the Sedona Area, This trail was located and marked between Deadhorse State Park and Red Rock State Park on the . . . — — Map (db m250266) HM
348 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Jerome — Husband's Alley —
On Main Street (Arizona Route 89A), on the left when traveling east.
With Jerome's rough and tumble early days came the red-light district and prostitutes. Much of the red-light district was located on Hull Avenue, the road below Main Street. In 1913, reformers helped pass an ordinance restricting houses of ill fame . . . — — Map (db m33154) HM
349 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Jerome — New State Motor Building —
On Main Street (Arizona Route 89A), on the left when traveling east.
The New State Motor Company building was built of concrete in 1918 under the ownership of Dan Shea. A car dealership and show room were located upstairs and a garage downstairs. Inside the building an elevator delivered cars to the lower floor. A . . . — — Map (db m33151) HM
350 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Lake Montezuma — Historic Bell Trail —
Near Nf618A east of Forest Road 618.
In 1932, Charles Bell constructed this trail through the rugged canyon of Wet Beater Creek. It was, and still is, used to move cattle up and down the Mogollon Rim. Bell Trail is six miles to the edge of the Rim and climbs a rocky 1200 feet in the . . . — — Map (db m187583) HM
351 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Oak Creek — Beaver Head Stage Station —
Near Arizona Route 179 at milepost 301.6.
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. . . . — — Map (db m94810) HM
352 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Peach Springs — Grand Canyon Caverns, Peach Springs, Arizona — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On Grand Canyon Caverns Road, on the right when traveling west.
An Arizona natural wonder in continuous operation since 1927. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing — — Map (db m194739) HM
353 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Prescott — Ehrenberg Road —
On Scarlet Drive, on the right when traveling south.
For more than two decades before the railroad, the main supply route to Prescott and Fort Whipple was the Ehrenberg wagon road, which passed near this place. Freight was transported by sea from San Francisco and Los Angeles around Baja . . . — — Map (db m293363) HM
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354 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Prescott — Montezuma Street —
On S. Montezuma Street (Arizona Route 89).
The one hundred block of South Montezuma Street has long been known as "Whiskey Row" for the numerous saloons which once lined the street. As Prescott poet Gail Gardner once wrote of "Whiskey Row": "Oh they starts her in at the Kaintucky bar, At . . . — — Map (db m20622) HM
355 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Prescott — Pioneer Trail and Monument —
On South McCormick Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Pioneer Trail was developed in 1932 to give access to the Pioneer Monument and commemorative plaque at the end of the trail. Improvements to the trail were completed in May 2019 as a joint project of the Yavapai Questers and Cole Ortagus' . . . — — Map (db m151185) HM
356 ► Arizona, Yavapai county, Prescott — Simmons, Arizona —
Near Williamson Valley Road (at milepost 21) near West Mint Wash Pass Road.
This is the site of ‘the crossing' on the Mojave-Prescott "Hardyville" toll road. The road was authorized by the first territorial legislature and was built by W. H. Hardy, connecting Prescott with Hardyville on the Colorado River. William John . . . — — Map (db m72625) HM
357 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Prescott — The Fire of 1900 —
On South Montezuma Street (Arizona Route 89) at West Goodwin Street, on the right when traveling south on South Montezuma Street.
A disastrous fire on the night of July 14, 1900 changed the face of downtown Prescott. Starting in a room in the Scopel Hotel on the southwest corner of Goodwin and Montezuma Streets, the fire quickly hopped across Goodwin Street and proceeded to . . . — — Map (db m20811) HM
358 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Rimrock — Chaves Historic Trail —
On Beaver Creek Road (County Road 77) 1.1 miles east of Interstate 17, on the right when traveling west.
The Historic Chaves Trail passed near this location. The Chaves Trail is named for Lt. Col. J. Francisco Chaves, First Cavalry, New Mexico Volunteers who traveled north of here April 16-21, 1864 with two officers, thirty-five enlisted men, and . . . — — Map (db m132627) HM
359 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Sedona — Early Uptown — Historic Sedona —
Near N Hwy 89A.
In early times. Uptown Sedona was a patchwork of orchards, homestead and pastures. In the late 1930s, the Jordan’s built a stone building along the highway from which to sell their fruit to the increasing traveler traffic coming down the newly . . . — — Map (db m133575) HM
360 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Sedona — Roads — Historic Sedona —
Near Hwy 89A.
The Army's presence in Camp Verde contributed to settlement and roads in the Verde Valley area. A road came from Jerome to a stagecoach stop several miles south of town. West of the stop, a road crossed the creek and came into our area, not yet a . . . — — Map (db m133025) HM
361 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Seligman — Beale Wagon Road — Seligman, Arizona —
On Chino Street (Arizona Route 66) at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Chino Street.
From 1857 to 1860 Lt. Edward F. Beale and a crew of 100 men built the first federal highway in the southwest. The 1857 Beale Expedition used 22 camels and dromedaries for pack animals. This road went from Fort Smith, Arkansas to Los Angeles, . . . — — Map (db m32206) HM
362 ► Arizona, Yavapai County, Seligman — Delgadillo's Snow Cap, Seligman, Arizona — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On West Old Highway 66 (Old U.S. 66) at Lamport Street, on the right when traveling east on West Old Highway 66.
Juan Delgadillo built the now famous Snow Cap in Seligman, Arizona in 1953 out of scrap lumber. Home of the "Cheeseburger with cheese" and "Dead Chicken". Get your Kicks on Route 66 in Arizona, learn more at www.historicaz66.com . . . — — Map (db m201770) HM
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363 ► Arizona, Yuma County, Wellton — Red Top Wash Bridge —
On Los Angels Avenue 2 miles east of Interstate 8, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed 1931, Widened 1949 Replaced 2009-2010 Federal Highway Administration Arizona State Highway Department Owner: Yuma County Designer: TransSystems Corporation Contractor: Bison Contracting Co.
. . . — — Map (db m62009) HM
364 ► Arizona, Yuma County, Yuma — El Camino Del Diablo — (The Devil's Highway) —
On South Frontage Road near South El Camino Del Diablo, on the right when traveling east.
Early day route from Sonora to California over the path taken by Father Eusebio Kino in 1700 when he sought to discover if California was part of the American mainland. The parched desert along this route has claimed hundreds of lives, particularly . . . — — Map (db m83418) HM
365 ► Arizona, Yuma County, Yuma — Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail —
Near Prison Hill Road 0.5 miles north of Harold C. Giss Parkway.
While the American Revolution brewed on the Atlantic Coast, Spain expanded its New World empire to protect California against the British and Russians. In 1774, Juan Bautista de Anza, commander of the Royal Presidio of Tubac, successfully explored . . . — — Map (db m158299) HM
366 ► Arizona, Yuma County, Yuma — Stoffela Store / The Railroad Exchange — 1899 — National Register of Historic Places —
On South Main Street south of West 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
The best preserved 19th century brick building in Yuma. One of the few structures to survive the flood of 1916. Across the street from the Southern Pacific Roundhouse, it offered groceries, sundries, and a saloon for railroad employees. . . . — — Map (db m29019) HM
367 ► Arizona, Yuma County, Yuma — The All-important Colorado River Crossing — Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail —
Near Prison Hill Road 0.5 miles north of Harold C. Giss Parkway.
During his 1774 exploratory trip, Anza made friends with Chief Olleyquotequiebe (Anza called him “Palma”) of the Quechan Indians, who controlled the river crossing. The Quechans welcomed the 1775 colonizing expedition and supplied beans, . . . — — Map (db m158365) HM
368 ► Arkansas, Baxter County, Mountain Home — Old Military Road —
On County Route 69 at County Route 55, on the right when traveling south on County Route 69.
About 1800 near this spot white man established the first trail from East to West across Baxter County. Later some of the Cherokee Indians were moved to Oklahoma using this route which was known as the Trail of Tears. — — Map (db m62248) HM
369 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Avoca — Sesquicentennial Trail of the Centuries — Benton County Arkansas Sesquicentennial Monument 1836 - 1986 — Arkansas Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986 —
On Hudson Road (U.S. 62) south of Rose Street, on the right when traveling north.
800 AD • Trace of the Rock People 1808 • Osage Boundary 1815 • Lawrence County 1827-28 • Lovely County 1838 • Trail of Tears 1840 • Trott's Stand 1858 • Old Wire Road 1858-61 • Butterfield Stage Route 1861 • Troop Trails 1862 • . . . — — Map (db m62485) HM
370 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville — Benton County Hardware —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 72) near Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Benton County Hardware, circa 1893, W.J. Doke proprietor. First Motor Co. and first gas station in alley beside store. Recently housed Bentonville Furniture. — — Map (db m54310) HM
371 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Decatur — Electro-Motive Division (EMD) F7A #73D —
On South Main Street (Arkansas Route 59), on the left when traveling east.
Locomotive #73D was part of the Electro-Motive Division's order #6142 that the Kansas City Southern placed in 1950. The order called for the construction of six F7As and 10 F7Bs, all of which were built in August 1950. Locomotive #73D was given . . . — — Map (db m312722) HM
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372 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Garfield — Lifeline for Two Armies — Pea Ridge National Military Park — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On Military Park Road (County Road 65), on the left when traveling south.
Elkhorn Tavern overlooks a highway of vital importance for Arkansas and Missouri during the Civil War. Union and Confederate leaders both wanted this 20-foot-wide dirt road to move men and supplies. Alongside the road ran 3-year-old telegraph . . . — — Map (db m35660) HM
373 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Garfield — The Butterfield Overland Mail Route —
Near Military Park Road (County Road 65).
John Butterfield was born in Berne, New York in 1801 and grew up on a farm amid the technological revolution of the first steamboat, the Erie Canal, the steam locomotive, and the electric telegraph. In 1857, John Butterfield won a lucrative . . . — — Map (db m84484) HM
374 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Lowell — 107 — Mudtown —
On Jackson Place north of McClure Avenue (County Road 923), on the left when traveling north.
The Old Wire Road at Mudtown was used by the Butterfield Overland Mail Co. and both Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. In February 1862, Union troops ate food left behind at a Confederate camp and were sickened. Some died, . . . — — Map (db m224817) HM
375 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Lowell — Service Station and Garage —
On Jackson Place at McClure Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Jackson Place.
The original Lowell Garage, owned by Thurman Moody, was located on the corner of what is now Lincoln Street and McClure Avenue. The old 71 Highway used to run along Lincoln Street so it was right on the highway, when the new Highway 71 was located . . . — — Map (db m224826) HM
376 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Lowell — The Butterfield Stagecoach Road — Established 1858 —
On Jackson Place at McClure Avenue (Route 923), on the right when traveling north on Jackson Place.
This marker, set on the Butterfield Stagecoach Road, is placed near the spot where the trail crossed the east-west road between Huntsville and the Robinson settlement in western Benton County. John Robinson, a Revolutionary soldier, settled here . . . — — Map (db m68781) HM
377 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — Cross Hollows —
On South Old Wire Road (County Road 83) 0.2 miles north of Dogwood Drive/Cross Hollows Road (County Road 1189), on the left when traveling north.
This site was donated to the Benton County Historical Society by Scarlett Biggs Wilson and Lara Wilson Rosenblum in honor of their parents/grandparents, Guy and Nell Biggs, early pioneers of the Cross Hollows area. Cross Hollows is recognized for . . . — — Map (db m300185) HM
378 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — The Butterfield Overland Mail In Arkansas —
On South 1st Street north of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
To commemorate the Centennial passage, through Benton County of the First Westbound Stage coach on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route from St. Louis to San Francisco. Callahan's Tavern, the site of which is about a half a mile northeast of this . . . — — Map (db m216324) HM
379 ► Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Early Garage —
On West Ridge Avenue west of North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling west.
Built in the early 1930s by Phillips Petroleum, it was the city's first full-service garage. West of the gas station, it was brick with a wood-framed vaulted ceiling. It was leased to "Hoot" Gipson who operated an auto repair shop and 24-hour . . . — — Map (db m141852) HM
380 ► Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — Early Gas Station —
On West Ridge Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling west on West Ridge Avenue.
One of the city's earliest gas stations, built in 1927 by W.H. Lewis, it was purchased in 1929 by Independent Oil (became Phillips 66). They remodeled it from a frame structure with rubblestone veneer to Tudor Revival Style. Independent . . . — — Map (db m141850) HM
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381 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Carrollton — "Old" Carrollton —
On U.S. 412 at County Road 917, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 412.
Settled 1833, was on the much-traveled Carrollton-Forsyth-Springfield road during the Civil War. A training center for Southern troops, it was important in movement of troops and supplies. Guerrilla warfare ravaged the area. Skirmishes . . . — — Map (db m141597) HM
382 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — "Mud" Street and "Underground Eureka" —
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Spring Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Professor KALKLOSCH’s Guidebook, published in 1880, states: “The first street of the town was surveyed down the gulch below the spring. A broad avenue connects this street with the famous EUREKA BASIN SPRING. It being the first street it . . . — — Map (db m79755) HM
383 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Bank of Eureka Springs Community Room —
On Main Street (State Highway 23) south of Benton Street, on the left when traveling north.
Ellis Murphy established Murphy's Firestone Tire Service at this site about 1923. Called "Murphy the Tire Man", his services were frequently required to patch inner tubes and repair tires for hundred[s] of automobiles bringing tourists to Eureka . . . — — Map (db m90706) HM
384 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Crescent Spring and Trail —
On Spring Street at Hillside Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Spring Street.
Crescent Spring was revered for its healing waters almost as much as the basin, the legendary Indian Healing Spring. Situated beside the Wagon Road on a hillside with a rocky outcropping described as "crescent" shaped, the spring was soon given . . . — — Map (db m80135) HM
385 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — Mud Street to Main Street — North Main —
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Flint Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
"It being the first street in town... it was named Main Street. But owing to its low elevation and the law of gravitation, the water would find a level in the street, and as the immense travel created an abundance of mud, the street was nicknamed . . . — — Map (db m80153) HM
386 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Lay of the Land —
On Spring Street at Howell Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Spring Street.
On this part of Spring Street you can easily see how Eureka Springs follows the natural lines of the landscape. Houses are built right into the bluff on the west side and buildings climb down the steep hillside on the other side. “The houses rise . . . — — Map (db m225187) HM
387 ► Arkansas, Carroll County, Eureka Springs — The Railroad Depot —
On Main Street (State Highway 23) at Grand Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Eureka Springs Railroad opened in February, 1883. As the first trains arrived at the original station house, a finely crafted wooden structure, passengers were met by horse drawn carriages and hacks which quickly carried them to the best . . . — — Map (db m80173) HM
388 ► Arkansas, Clark County, Caddo Valley — 65 — Confederate Manufacturing / The Military Road —
On Valley Street (U.S. 67) 0.1 miles south of Malvern Road, on the left when traveling south.
Confederate Manufacturing Arkadelphia was a manufacturing center for Confederate Arkansas early in the Civil War. Gen. Thomas Hindman established a powder works and an arsenal in 1862, producing guns, cannon, bullets, shells, wagons and . . . — — Map (db m96557) HM
389 ► Arkansas, Clay County, St. Francis — Chalk Bluff Crossing and Town —
Near County Road 347.
Since Crowley's Ridge provided the only natural route for north-south travel across the lowlands of northeastern Arkansas, an Indian trail and later a military road crossed the river here. About 1840 Abraham Seitz established a ferry which was later . . . — — Map (db m4912) HM
390 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — E-27 — Cleveland County Battle of Mark's Mill —
On Old Camden Road 0.4 miles south of Marks Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Battle of Mark's Mill, fought here on April 25, 1864, was a complete Confederate victory. General James F. Fagan's Confederate cavalry having surprised and captured a Union army of 2,000 men and 240 wagon loads of supplies. General Powell . . . — — Map (db m121283) HM
391 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — Shelby's Approach —
On Old Camden Road 0.4 miles south of Marks Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling south.
Approaching Marks Mills from the south General Joe Shelby's Missouri Division was ordered to move to the right in order to block the Marks Mills to Mt Elba Road preventing The Union forces from escaping across the Saline River. Guided by . . . — — Map (db m121660) HM
392 ► Arkansas, Cleveland County, New Edinburg — The Battle Had Begun! —
On Old Camden Road 0.5 miles south of Marks Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling east.
Facts After getting in the neighborhood of the supply train Gen. Shelby was ordered on the road leading to Mount Elba to intercept the train and attack the front. Cabell's Brigade moved up to the road leading direct to Marks' Mills. As they . . . — — Map (db m121658) HM
393 ► Arkansas, Columbia County, Lamartine — C-27 — Columbia County Lamartine Pioneer Settlement —
On U.S. 371 at East Columbia Road (County Road 60), on the right when traveling north on U.S. 371.
One of the oldest settlements in Columbia County. Here Colonel John Dockery had his plantation and home. Here T.P. Dockery, who became a general in the War Between the States, was born and reared. The Caddo Indian Trail from Camden on the Ouachita . . . — — Map (db m121136) HM
394 ► Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — The Butterfield Stage Route —
On Main Street at South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
The Butterfield stage route between Saint Louis and San Francisco passed through the main street of Van Buren, Arkansas and crossed the river at this point. — — Map (db m96457) HM
395 ► Arkansas, Crittenden County, Marion — Military Road —
Near Arkansas Route 77 north of East Military Road, on the right when traveling south.
First Highway constructed in Arkansas, Hopefield to Little Rock, extended to Fort Smith and into Indian Territory, (Oklahoma). Built by the United States under supervision of the Quartermasters Department of the United States Army. Survey was . . . — — Map (db m116549) HM
396 ► Arkansas, Cross County, Wynne — The Trail of Tears along the Memphis to Little Rock Road — 1824-1840 —
Near County Highway 754.
Down the trail from where you are standing is the most well-preserved remaining section of the historic Trail of Tears in Arkansas. Tradition and heritage run deep jn the collective souls of the Five Southeastern Tribes (Choctaw, Chickasaw, . . . — — Map (db m142034) HM
397 ► Arkansas, Desha County, Snow Lake — Snow Lake Station — Delta Heritage Trail State Park —
On AR - 44.
Walk or bike this trail into the heart of the Arkansas Delta. Your journey on this historic rail route transports you through time, connects you with communities, and reveals rich Delta heritage. The State of Arkansas acquired this . . . — — Map (db m299927) HM
398 ► Arkansas, Franklin County, Ozark — Trail of Tears Memorial —
On East River Street east of South 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Stone monument] Trail of Tears 1832-1840 Arkansas River valley routes Choctaw – Chickasaw Muscogee Creek Seminole – Cherokee [Panel] Trail of Tears Routes through Franklin County 1. Northern Route through . . . — — Map (db m236869) HM
399 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Bridge Street — Hot Springs Central Avenue Historic District —
On Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north.
Bridge Street was once recognized by “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” as the busiest street in the world for its size and is now recognized as the site of the world’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The street sat in the midst of a busy retail . . . — — Map (db m264200) HM
400 ► Arkansas, Garland County, Hot Springs — Dead Chief Trail —
On Grand Promenade Trail 0.2 miles south of Fountain Street, on the left when traveling south.
After crossing the lower slopes of Hot Springs Mountain, this "red" trail connects with Gulpha Gorge Trail on a ridge above Gulpha Gorge Campground. The Short Cut Trail leads to the summit. Historic Exercise Trail For the next 0.2 mile . . . — — Map (db m145671) HM

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