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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the Sonoran Desert Region

 
By Bill Kirchner, March 14, 2010
Monument Row, Bouse, Arizona
1 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 89 — 736th Tank Battalion (M) SP —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Camp Bouse September 1943 to March 1944 "The Kid Battalion" From Normandy to the Elbe: •Normandy •Northern France •Ardennes •Rhineland •Central Europe — — Map (db m78563) HM
2 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 738th Medium Tank Battalion, Special — World War II — 1943 – 1945 —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the men who gave time in their lives to serve honorably and courageously for our country. We take this moment in time to recognize their achievements which were done with pride and dignity. * * * Campaigns Ardennes - Alsace - . . . — — Map (db m29160) HM
3 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 95 — 739th Tank Battalion (SP) (ME) —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Campaigns Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe The 739th Tank Battalion was activated in March 1943 at Fort Lewis, Washington. The officers were from various states, the enlisted personnel from Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. The . . . — — Map (db m78558) HM
4 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 90 — 740th Tank Battalion — Daredevil Tankers —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
The 740th tank battalion was activated at Fort Knox, Ky. on March 1, 1943. It trained at Fort Knox and at Camp Bouse, Az. as a canal defense light (CDL) unit and as a standard medium tank battalion from October 15, 1943 to April 24, 1944 then sailed . . . — — Map (db m78562) HM
5 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 155 — 748th Tank Battalion — “The Rhinos” —
On Broadway Avenue south of Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
The 748th Tank Battalion, Medium was activated on 20 August 1942 at Camp Rucker, Alabama. The Rhinos headed for Fort Knox on the 15th of April 1943 for training and on 20 April 1943 were reorganized as a special battalion equipped with CDL . . . — — Map (db m92814) HM
6 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — A & C Mercantile Company —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27), on the left when traveling west.
This building was built prior to 1912. The mercantile was known to do business with the A & C and Swansea railroads in 1916. It has been open continuously since that time. Bouse postmaster Cora L. Johnston moved the US Post Office to the store in . . . — — Map (db m39504) HM
7 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — Bouse Homesite —
On Bouse Avenue 0.5 miles south of Route 72, on the left when traveling south.
Thomas Bouse was born in Mendecino County, California and came here about 1889 as a prospector and built the first two rooms of his home. He ran a small store here. He brought his wife, Katherine, and infant daughter here in 1892. Three more . . . — — Map (db m29070) HM
8 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — Camp Bouse —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
General George Patton established Camp Bouse in 1943 in the Butler Valley as the site for training over 5,500 carefully screened and qualified volunteers. These soldiers were trained to use a highly secret weapon called the Canal Defense Light. . . . — — Map (db m29165) HM
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9 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 86 — Camp Bouse — The 526th A. I. B. - Canal Defense Light Project — Desert Training Center - California – Arizona Maneuver Area —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Camp Bouse was established in Butler Valley 30 miles behind this monument in Sept. of 1943. It was one of twelve such camps built in the southwestern deserts to harden and train United States troops for service on the battlefields of World War II. . . . — — Map (db m78566) HM
10 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 88 — Camp Bouse — The 701st Tank Battalion —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Campaigns Central Europe Northern France Rhineland The 701st tank battalion was activated 3/28/43 at Camp Campbell, KY. Here 553 young men and officers began their journey into history. These men began their basic training and for many saw . . . — — Map (db m78564) HM
11 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 96 — Camp Bouse — The 554th Ordnance - Heavy Maintenance Company (Tanks) — 9th Tank Group CDL Project —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Activated 1 April, 1943 at Camp Perry, OH. Completed basic training and then sent to Ft. Knox, KY. Unit then assigned to Camp Bouse, AZ arriving there 9 November, 1943. Maintaining operation of special tanks named "Leaflets" was specific assignment. . . . — — Map (db m78557) HM
12 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 114 — George L. Wendt — Headquarters Company — 526 Armored Infantry Battalion —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
United States Army World War II 1924 – 2002 Whose dedication to the memory of his brothers in arms, who fell in the Battle of the Ardennes, made this historical park possible. — — Map (db m78542) HM
13 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 120 — In Memory of Eight Ball - Morale Officer — Equus asinus — Camp Bouse —
On Broad Street (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
He was our drinking buddy While on duty He drank our beer He was Full of good cheer And went to the nurses' quarters around the bend And came to an untimely end, Of the Colonel, he was unaware That it would be the crime of all time . . . — — Map (db m78536) HM
14 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — Monument Row —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
We bring to a close We tried to find We must now impose Units not found 748th Tank Battalion 150th Station Hospital 538th Ordnance Company 166th Quartermaster 629th Quartermaster — — Map (db m29161) HM
15 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Bouse — 119 — The 526th Armored Infantry Battalion — World War II —
On Broadway Avenue (Arizona Route 72 at milepost 27) south of Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honored memory of those soldiers of the battalion who trained here at Camp Bouse and gave their lives in combat to preserve the freedom of the United States and to set the Peoples of Europe free. Headquarters Company Donald D. . . . — — Map (db m78537) HM
16 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Cibola — 104 — Cibola Arizona
Near Cibola Road at Baseline Road. Reported missing.
Gold and silver strikes in the 1860's created growth in the area. It is said Wyatt Earp served as sheriff of Cibola for one year in the 1890's. The town of Cibola formed in 1898 and construction began on a 16 mile canal to bring water from the river . . . — — Map (db m78552) HM
17 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Cibola — 103 — Colorado River Ferries —
Near Cibola Road at Baseline Road.
Ferries of various size and design once provided transportation across the lower Colorado River linking Arizona with California, Nevada and Utah. Ferrymen plied their trade from Yuma to Pearce Ferry. The first ferry on the river was started . . . — — Map (db m78553) HM
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18 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Ehrenberg — 41 — Ehrenberg Cemetery —
On Ehrenberg Poston Highway north of Interstate 10.
This monument built to perpetuate the memory of the pioneers, trailblazers, and adventurers that rest in these unmarked graves. (Arizona Highway Department, 1934) Rededicated: April 27, 2003 (CY 6008) By the Ancient and . . . — — Map (db m31188) HM
19 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Ehrenberg — In Memory of Hualapai Ancestors — Yu’ Nyihay Jamj Vo:jo — La Paz Trail of Tears - April 21, 1874 – April 21, 1875 —
On Poston Road/Mohave Drive (Arizona Route 1 at milepost 3), 6 miles north of Interstate 10, on the left when traveling north.
We honor our ancestors who died violent deaths at the hands of their captors and at this concentration camp. We greet the spirits of our ancestors and embrace their strength and above all else, their will to survive this holocaust: the Hualapai . . . — — Map (db m36012) HM
20 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Ehrenberg — Pioneer Cemetery —
On Ehrenberg Poston Highway, on the right when traveling north.
First used sometime after June 16, 1862. Some of Arizona's earliest pioneers, people of every race and moral persuasion, lie here in eternal peace. The last burial was on April 22, 1988. — — Map (db m31827) HM
21 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Parker — Empire Flat Landing Site —
On Ramada Drive at Park Drive, on the left when traveling north on Ramada Drive.
In the 1860's, Prospector Pauline Weaver discovered gold on the eastside of the Colorado River, setting off a mining rush in the area. Ore from nearby mines in the Buckskin Hills was transported by wagon down the washes to the Colorado River which . . . — — Map (db m145826) HM
22 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Parker — Poston Memorial Monument —
On Mohave Road 11.7 miles south of Route 95, on the right when traveling north.
[ The single 30 foot concrete pillar of the monument symbolizes "unity of spirit". The hexagonal base represents a Japanese stone lantern. The 12 small pillars situated around the monument make it a working sundial. Mounted on the 30 foot pillar . . . — — Map (db m32258) HM
23 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Quartzite — Phantom II —
On Plymouth Road north of East Quail Trail Street, on the left when traveling north.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom was a multi-service aircraft, served as primary fighter with Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps during Vietnam era. Carrying a crew of two, Pilot and Weapon Systems Officer, it was capable of speeds in excess of Mach . . . — — Map (db m118796) HM
24 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Quartzsite — Hi Jolly — Camel Driver, Packer, Scout — Last Camp —
Near Cemetery Street (Business U.S. 10) 0.1 miles north of West Main Street (U.S. 95) when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m32201) HM
25 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Quartzsite — Hi Jolly —
Near Hi Jolly Road 0.2 miles north of Quartzsite Boulevard.
The famous camel herd with which the name of Hi Jolly is linked constitutes an interesting sidelight of Arizona history. Jefferson Davis (afterward president of the Southern Confederacy), as Secretary of War, approved a plan to experiment . . . — — Map (db m70566) HM
26 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Quartzsite — Oasis Hotel Site —
On West Main Street (Arizona Route 95), on the right when traveling east.
Established between 1899 & 1904. Existed until 1924. Overall dimensions 12' x 40', consisting of station and sleeping rooms. A breezeway separated rooms from main building. — — Map (db m7005) HM
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27 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Quartzsite — Quinn Pass —
On Plomosa Road (at milepost 10), on the left when traveling north.
Thomas P. Quinn, born in 1869 in New Jersey, had a mine near here and dug a cistern to catch water. He built a house just north of this sign and lived there until old age forced him to move to Bouse. The remains of his cistern survive and . . . — — Map (db m29068) HM
28 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Quartzsite — Tyson's Well —
On West Main Street (U.S. 95) 0.3 miles west of Route 95, on the right when traveling west.
Dug by hand around 1864 by a miner named Tyson. This 40-foot-deep well marked the spot around which grew the town of Quartzsite. Originally known as "Tyson's Well," "Tyson Wells," or "Tyson's Wells," the small community served as an important . . . — — Map (db m39416) HM
29 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Quartzsite — 060-019 — Tyson's Well — Old Stage Station —
On West Main Street (Arizona Route 95), on the right when traveling east.
This was a stage stop between Ehrenberg and Wickenburg and points east. Travelers in the 1870's and 80's made their first stop here on eastward journeys from the Colorado River. "No grass, but good water," an early desert guide indicated . . . — — Map (db m7004) HM
30 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Salome — Harrisburg —
On Salome Road 5 miles south of U.S. 60, on the right when traveling south.
Harrisburg was established on this site in 1886 by Captain Charles Harris, and his partner Governor Fredrick Tritle, as a mill town to process ore from the Socorro and other mines in the area. By 1887 two mills were operating here. The post . . . — — Map (db m31821) HM
31 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Salome — Harrisburg Cemetery —
Near Salome Road 5.2 miles south of U.S. 60.
In remembrance of the pioneers who gave their lives to the development of the west. — — Map (db m39415) HM
32 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Salome — McMullen Valley 9/11 Memorial —
On U.S. 60, on the right when traveling west.
We place this memorial in honor of this great nation and the victims of September 11, 2001. — — Map (db m31823) HM
33 ► Arizona, La Paz County, Salome — Salome — "Where She Danced" —
On U.S. 60 east of Center Street, on the right when traveling west.
This desert town was made famous by the humor of Dick Wick Hall, healthseeker and operator of the laughing gas station. Hall's publication the Salome Sun was filled with extravagant tales of the desert's adaptation of species. He told of his frog . . . — — Map (db m31824) HM
34 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Aguila — Robson's Mining World —
Near Robsons Ranch Road west of Highway 71.
Robson’s Mining World was originally opened by the Westley Rush Family in 1917 as the Gold Leaf Mine. Ned Creighton acquired the mine in 1924. He renamed the mine the “Nellie Meda” in honor of the two Rush daughters. The mine operated until 1942 . . . — — Map (db m158284) HM
35 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Apache Junction — Alchesay —
On Arizona Route 88 at milepost 241, on the left when traveling east.
Alchesay led his people in war and peace Alchesay Canyon, to your right, was named for a great leader. Chief Alchesay, born around 1853, was a leader among the White Mountain Apache. Other Apaches looked up to him not only because he . . . — — Map (db m34073) HM
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36 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Apache Junction — Apache Lake —
On Arizona Route 88 at milepost 229, on the left when traveling east.
Apache Lake is the deepest on the entire chain of reservoir lakes on the Salt River. It was created by the construction of Horse Mesa Dam in 1927. Apache Lake Marina will help you enjoy the Lake. Food, lodging and marina services are available. . . . — — Map (db m34063) HM
37 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Apache Junction — Roosevelt Dam — 1989 – 1996 — Tonto National Forest —
Near The Apache Trail (Arizona Route 88 at milepost 241).
After nearly nine years of work, $430 million in construction cost, 450,000 cubic yards of concrete, and 849 miles of reinforcing steel, another vivid chapter in Arizona history has been rewritten. Modifications to Roosevelt Dam were required . . . — — Map (db m34107) HM
38 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Apache Junction — The People Who Made It Happen — The Building of a Dam — Tonto National Forest —
Near The Apache Trail (Arizona Route 88 at milepost 241).
The construction of Roosevelt Dam involved several thousand people over the course of the project. Hiring was straightforward; a foreman would simply size up a man and decide if he could do the work. Jobs requiring diverse skills were plentiful. . . . — — Map (db m34108) HM
39 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Apache Junction — Welcome to the Apache Trail Historic Road —
On Apache Trail (Route 88 at milepost 241), on the left when traveling east.
"The Apache Trail combines the grandeur of the Alps, the Glory of the Rockies, the magnificence of the Grand Canyon and then adds an indefinable something that none of the others have. To me, it is the most awe-inspiring and most sublimely . . . — — Map (db m34066) HM
40 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Arlington — Historic Gillespie Dam Bridge —
On Old US 80 Highway (U.S. 80), on the left when traveling west.
Main Marker - Side A: The Historic Gillespie Dam Bridge spans the Gila River on Old US 80 Highway, between the communities of Arlington and Gila Bend. Built in 1927 as a Federal Aid Project, the bridge is a unique and elegant reminder of . . . — — Map (db m54936) HM
41 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Arlington — Original 1927 Bridge Roller Bearing — Gillespie Dam Bridge Rehabilitation — 2012 Arizona Centennial Legacy Project —
On Old Highway US 80 (at milepost 22.5), on the left when traveling north.
In December 2011, as the Historic Gillespie Dam Bridge approached its 85th year of service, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation began a major bridge rehabilitation and repair effort to save one of Arizona's earliest and most significant . . . — — Map (db m69445) HM
42 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Carefree — The Old Verde River Sheep Bridge —
Near Bloody Basin Off-Road Trail, on the left when traveling east.
Marker 1 - (Main Marker): The original Verde River Sheep Bridge, also known as the Red Point Sheep Bridge, was constructed at this location in 1943 by Flagstaff Sheep Company, which had been grazing sheep in the area under a Forest . . . — — Map (db m53966) HM
43 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler — Arizona Cotton Land —
On South Iowa Street 0.1 miles south of Fulton Ranch Blvd., on the right when traveling south.
The land surrounding this cemetery represents the beginning of commercial cotton growing in Arizona. In January 1917, during World War I, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company founded the Southwest Cotton Company to begin producing long-staple . . . — — Map (db m34554) HM
44 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler — Goodyear – Ocotillo Cemetery —
On South Iowa Street 0.1 miles south of Fulton Ranch Blvd., on the right when traveling south.
This small plot of land was designated a cemetery by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio. Goodyear owned and farmed the surrounding acreage from 1916 until 1943. Goodyear workers and their families are buried here. Local oral history . . . — — Map (db m34555) HM
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45 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Anderson Building — 72 San Marcos Place —
On San Marcos Place north of West Boston Street, on the right when traveling south.
Anderson Building, 1914 Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places Built by local Chandler rancher and early business investor John Anderson, this structure was home to Curry and Frye's Pool Hall, . . . — — Map (db m72037) HM
46 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Arthur E. Price — 1889 – 1971 — “Patriarch of Chandler” —
Near South Marcos Place near West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Chandler’s First City Attorney Filed Incorporation Papers Drafted the City Constitution and By-Laws Farmer – Land Developer — — Map (db m70997) HM
47 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Bank of Chandler — 8 South San Marcos Place —
On South San Marcos Place near West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Bank of Chandler, 1912Dr. A. J. Chandler built the original structure on this site to serve as the main office for his Chandler Improvement Company. The Bank of Chandler shared this building until 1925. Bogle Farms and other offices operated . . . — — Map (db m71000) HM
48 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Dougherty Building — 58 South San Marcos Place —
On San Marcos Place north of West Boston Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dougherty Building, 1914 Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places This building, constructed by Michael F. Dougherty, has been home to a number of businesses, including the Charles Karp Clothing . . . — — Map (db m71008) HM
49 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Dr. A. J. Chandler — 1859 – 1950 —
Near South Marcos Place near West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
He knew no yesterdays His living was for tomorrow Founder of the town of Chandler Built the San Marcos Hotel Arizona’s first veterinarian Father of modern irrigation system Pioneer rancher and developer of the southside area of . . . — — Map (db m70990) HM
50 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — First National Bank, 1918 — Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places —
On West Boston Street at North San Marcos Place on West Boston Street.
John Dobson and John Anderson built the First National Bank in the Neo Classical Style. In 1925 the Bank of Chandler moved into this building, complete with its marble faced columns. In the late 1930’s, the prominent Valley National Bank took over . . . — — Map (db m100867) HM
51 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Gilbert Building — 71 West Boston Street —
On West Boston Street east of South Oregon Street.
Chandler's first physician, Dr. Kramer M. Gilbert, built this structure in order to create a permanent medical office. He practiced here for more than thirty years. On the top floor, Chandler's first dentist, Dr. William Barackman, provided services . . . — — Map (db m292136) HM
52 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Historic A. J. Chandler Park / The Chandler District Honor Roll —
On West Boston Street (Arizona Route 87) at South San Marcos Place, on the right when traveling west on West Boston Street.
Side A: Historic A.J. Chandler Park The centerpiece of Dr. A.J. Chandler’s town design in 1912 was a large, rectangular central park. In the early years, this park was covered in Bermuda grass, trees, and included footbridges over . . . — — Map (db m70980) HM WM
53 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Hotel Chandler — 98 South San Marcos Place —
On South San Marcos Place at West Boston Street, on the right when traveling south on South San Marcos Place.
Hotel Chandler, 1914 Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places The second story of this building was the Hotel Chandler, an affordable alternative to the luxurious San Marcos Hotel. Starting in 1917, . . . — — Map (db m72133) HM
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54 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Monroe Building — 16 South San Marcos Place —
On South San Marcos Place just south of West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Monroe Building, 1912 Chandler Historic Business District on the National Register of Historic Places Built by the Chandler Improvement Company, this building is named for merchant M. E. Monroe, who opened the Monroe Hardware Store in the . . . — — Map (db m71001) HM
55 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Morrison Grocery — 40 South San Marcos Place —
On San Marcos Place just south of West Commonwealth Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Morrison Grocery, 1912 Chandler Historic Business District on the National Register of Historic Places Ernest and Leroy Morrison opened the Chandler’s first grocery here in 1912. The building has been host to a series of grocery stores, the . . . — — Map (db m71003) HM
56 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Price Building — 80 South Marcos Place —
On South San Marcos Place north of West Boston Street, on the right when traveling south.
Price Building, 1914 Chandler Historic Commercial District on the National Register of Historic Places Chandler's first elected Mayor, David Jacobson, built this structure. It is named for Arthur E. Price, Chandler's first attorney and . . . — — Map (db m72051) HM
57 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — Suhwaro Hotel — 58 West Buffalo —
On West Buffalo, on the right when traveling west.
Suhwaro Hotel, 1916 Listed on the National Register of Historic Places This Spanish Mission Revival building had many uses, including a hotel, school and bowling alley. The San Marcos Hotel purchased the Suhwaro Hotel in 1924 for staff . . . — — Map (db m49867) HM
58 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Chandler, Downtown — The McCormick Building —
On West Boston Street south of West California Street when traveling west.
Designated Historical as part of Downtown Chandler Built in 1928 as the original IOOF Hall and Armory Remodeled in the 60’s into a medical and apartment complex Restored back to it’s original design in 2001 by the . . . — — Map (db m100876) HM
59 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Fort McDowell — Camp Reno —
On Beeline Highway (Arizona Route 87 at milepost 190) near North Fort McDowell Road, on the right when traveling north.
From 1866 to 1868 this outpost of Ft. McDowell served as a departure point for military expeditions against the Tonto and Pinal Apache Indians. — — Map (db m27679) HM
60 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Fort McDowell — Canyon Lake —
On Apache Trail (Arizona Route 88 at milepost 208), on the right when traveling east.
Canyon Lake was formed following the construction of Mormon Flat Dam from 1923-25 by USDI, Bureau of Reclamation. Salt River Project manages the dam for water storage and power generation. Water stored in this reservoir is collected from the 13,000 . . . — — Map (db m34062) HM
61 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Fort McDowell — Fort McDowell —
On Beeline Highway (Arizona Route 87) near North Fort McDowell Road, on the right when traveling north.
This important military post protected central Arizona settlements from the Tonto Apaches during the Indian wars 1865-1886. Its function as a military post ended in 1890 and it became a reservation by executive order, September 15, 1909 as home of . . . — — Map (db m27681) HM
62 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Fort McDowell — Grave of Dr. Carlos Montezuma — (Wassaja) — 1855-1923 —
On Beeline Highway (Arizona Route 87 at milepost 190) near North Fort McDowell Road, on the right when traveling north.
Greatest of the educated Apaches, this Mohave-Apache Indian was taken captive at the age of six by Pima Indians. He was sold to a white man who educated him as a physician. Dr. Montezuma had a splendid practice in Chicago and became a champion of . . . — — Map (db m27680) HM
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63 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — Clement's Garage — Heritage District —
On North Gilbert Road, on the right when traveling north.
The longest continuous running business in Gilbert is still owned and operated by the sons of Tom Clement. Tom came to Gilbert to run the garage and service station in 1934. He raised his family here and later served as the Mayor of Gilbert from . . . — — Map (db m88083) HM
64 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — Creed Building — Heritage District —
On North Gilbert Road, on the right when traveling south.
This building was originally the Creed Store. The 1923 picture below is of Raymond R. Creed who served as the Mayor of Gilbert in 1925. Ethel Hoffman Lacy, shown in the center of the photo, was the postmaster at this time. Winnie Johnson, wife of . . . — — Map (db m88070) HM
65 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — Dance Pavilion — Heritage District —
On North Gilbert Road, on the right when traveling north.
For many years this site was a vacant lot. In the late 1930s Mr. Templeton converted the lot into a dance pavilion. He constructed a wood floor, added lights and surrounded it with a fence. Couples who came to dance on Saturday nights paid ten cents . . . — — Map (db m88081) HM
66 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — Gilbert Elementary School — Heritage District —
Near South Gilbert Road south of West Elliott Road, on the right when traveling south.
This is the third elementary school in Gilbert and was built in 1913. The first two schools were part of the Mesa School District. Everett Wilbur, who later became Gilbert’s first mayor in 1920, donated the land where this school was built. The east . . . — — Map (db m94589) HM
67 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — Gilbert Town Hall — Heritage District —
On North Gilbert Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Gilbert town hall was built in 1938 to serve the area's 1400 residents. This building consisted of a fire station with a jail behind it. The courthouse and council chambers were also in the building. On January 2, 1938, Congress approved the . . . — — Map (db m88082) HM
68 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — Liberty Market — Heritage District —
On North Gilbert Road at West Page Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Gilbert Road.
Eddie and Edith Dong built Liberty Market in 1936. It was a very modern store at that time. Ben Ong, a native of China, came to the United States in 1929 and began working at Liberty Market in 1936. Ben married Mae in a typical Chinese family . . . — — Map (db m88065) HM
69 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — Pump House — Heritage District —
On West Page Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1925 the well for Gilbert’s domestic water was drilled to the depth of 475 feet where a large flow of pure water was found. A six-inch pipe was sunk to bring the water to the surface. The tower and pumping station were constructed during the . . . — — Map (db m90238) HM
70 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — The Bank of Gilbert — Heritage District —
On North Gilbert Road at East Page Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Gilbert Road.
The Bank of Gilbert was built in 1917. One of the men instrumental in the creation of the bank was Abe Cosby (pictured below on right) who came to Gilbert to invest in land and open a real estate office. Bill Andersen, (shown of left) one of the . . . — — Map (db m88069) HM
71 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Gilbert — Tone Building — Heritage District —
On North Gilbert Road at East Page Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Gilbert Road.
In 1918 Timmons garage was located on this site. Mr. Timmons sold the garage to Albert Tone, an accountant and Gilbert's first mail carrier, who went into business with Charles M. Blakely repairing Model T Ford automobiles. In 1924 Blakely took the . . . — — Map (db m88067) HM
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72 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — 59th Avenue Residential Historic District —
On North 59th Avenue at West Orangewood Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 59th Avenue.
This district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Listed September 6, 2006 This District is part of Block 9 and 16 of the Hadsell's Addition. The District is . . . — — Map (db m30498) HM
73 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Adobe House — at Sahuaro Ranch . . . —
Near North 59th Avenue.
This house, which is the oldest building at Sahuaro Ranch, is believed to have been built in 1887, one year after William Bartlett started the ranch. It was constructed of adobe bricks made here at the ranch, possibly using dirt that was excavated . . . — — Map (db m40639) HM
74 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Blacksmith and Machine Shop — at Sahuaro Ranch… —
Near North 59th Avenue.
Farm and ranch work have always been hard on machinery, making frequent repairs necessary. Throughout Sahuaro Ranch's history, most of these repairs were made here by the ranch's own employees. This building, which is believed to have been . . . — — Map (db m40676) HM
75 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — C. L. Gillett Block/Glendale State Bank Building — 5825 West Glendale Avenue — Built 1909 —
On West Glendale Avenue east of North 58th Drive, on the right when traveling east.
C. L. Gillett, businessman and member of the first Glendale City Council, built this two-story brick building. The first floor was used for businesses, and the second floor was used as a meeting hall. E. J. Fiock bought the building in 1910, for his . . . — — Map (db m30438) HM
76 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — City of Glendale Veterans Memorial —
On 59th Avenue at Brown Street, on the left when traveling north on 59th Avenue.
USS Arizona (BB-39) Launched June 19, 1915 Commissioned October 17, 1916 This memorial honors the human sacrifice and courage of every military veteran who defends the freedom of all Americans, regardless of the battlefront. This is . . . — — Map (db m40586) HM
77 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Corrals and Tack House — at Sahuaro Ranch… —
Near West Brown Street.
The corrals here are the remnants of the sprawling complex of corrals and pastures needed to raise the livestock that was always important to the operations of Sahuaro Ranch. In early years, horses and mules were the primary source of power for . . . — — Map (db m40686) HM
78 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Coury Building — 6835 N. 58th Drive — Built 1940 —
On North 58th Drive south of West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
On November 14, 1940, Tom Coury signed an agreement with building contractor, H. D. McNeely, and the Glendale Lumber Company to construct a 42' x 65' brick building at a cost of $3,911. Upon completion of the building, Smart and Final Wholesale . . . — — Map (db m30439) HM
79 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Dairy Barn — at Sahuaro Ranch… —
Near North 59th Avenue.
Although some cows were probably always kept on the ranch to supply fresh milk and butter, it was not until after Richard W. Smith bought Sahuaro Ranch in 1927 that dairy cows were raised here commercially. At first the Smith family sold only . . . — — Map (db m40662) HM
80 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — First National Bank of Glendale Building —
On North 58th Drive south of West Glendale Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
This structure was built in 1909 as the north half of the Hotchkiss building. It was a pool hall prior to 1918, when C. H. Tinker (Mayor 1918-20) purchased and remodeled it for his Security State Bank which he renamed The First National Bank of . . . — — Map (db m171615) HM
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81 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Foreman's House — at Sahuaro Ranch . . . —
Near West Mountain View Road west of North 59th Avenue.
Built sometime around the turn of the 20th century, this house was the last residence to be constructed at Sahuaro Ranch. Little is known about who lived in the house, but it appears to have been built as a residence for the employees of William . . . — — Map (db m40688) HM
82 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Fruit Packing Shed — at Sahuaro Ranch… —
Near North 59th Avenue.
This packing shed, constructed in 1891, is one of the oldest farm buildings on the ranch. It was designed by James M. Creighton, a prominent architect in territoral Arizona. Exactly how the shed was used is not known, but presumably it was here . . . — — Map (db m40702) HM
83 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Glendale Business District — Developed 1896 – 1921 —
On West Glenn Drive at North 58th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Glenn Drive.
Settled in 1892, Glendale developed its own "downtown" where residents obtained the goods and services they needed. It was also where local farmers shipped the fruits, vegetables, and livestock they raised to national markets. Glendale blossomed . . . — — Map (db m30474) HM
84 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Glendale High School Auditorium —
On West Glendale Avenue east of North 63rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Glendale High School Auditorium 1939 — — Map (db m30481) HM
85 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Glendale Woman's Club Clubhouse — Built 1913 —
On West Glenn Drive at North 56th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Glenn Drive.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Listed July 7, 1989 In 1901, a small group of pioneer women organized the Self Culture Club of Glendale with the . . . — — Map (db m30478) HM
86 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Glendale's Towering Flagstaff —
Near West Glendale Avenue.
In 1916, during World War I, patriotism was running high in our country and in the little town of Glendale. The citizens of Glendale were looking for a way to express their patriotism. Under the guidance of Mayor A. W. Bennett and town engineer, . . . — — Map (db m30473) HM
87 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Hine Building — 5757 West Glendale Avenue — Built 1913 – Addition 1919 —
On West Glendale Avenue at North 58th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Glendale Avenue.
Mrs. Alice S. Hine, an agent for the Phoenix Title and Trust Company, hired a contractor by the name of Home Builders Company to build the two-story masonry structure in 1913. In 1919, Mrs. Hine added a substantial addition to the building along . . . — — Map (db m30435) HM
88 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Humphrey and Davidson Building — 5819 West Glendale Avenue — Built 1895 —
On West Glendale Avenue east of North 58th Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Brethren businessmen S. Humphrey and A. Davidson, the largest agricultural shipping agents in the area, built this single-story brick commercial building to house their dry goods business. This building shifted Glendale's commercial focus from the . . . — — Map (db m30437) HM
89 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Irrigation — at Sahuaro Ranch… —
Near North 59th Avenue.
The water for Sahuaro Ranch came by gravity flow from the Arizona Canal, located about two miles to the north. It was carried from the canal by a ditch on 59th Avenue known as Lateral 18 and then flowed onto the ranch through smaller ditches such . . . — — Map (db m40706) HM
90 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Main House and Guest House — at Sahuaro Ranch . . . —
Near North 59th Avenue.
The large house to the right, now known as the Main House, was the home of the superintendent who managed Sahuaro Ranch for its owner, William Bartlett. The oldest section, on the right, was built in 1891 as an office. In 1895 it was expanded and . . . — — Map (db m40622) HM
91 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Methodist Episcopal Church of Glendale Sanctuary — Built 1920 -1928 — Dedicated February 3, 1929 —
On North 58th Drive north of West Glenn Drive, on the right when traveling south.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Listed January 11, 2006 The First United Methodist Church of Glendale was originally chartered as the Methodist . . . — — Map (db m30475) HM
92 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Murphy Park — Established 1909 —
On North 58th Avenue at West Glenn Drive, on the right when traveling south on North 58th Avenue.
Originally known as "The Park" or "City Park," Murphy Park has always been the center of downtown Glendale. The park's namesake, W. J. Murphy, established Glendale in 1892 and donated the park to the town in 1909. Residents protected the park as a . . . — — Map (db m30432) HM
93 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Orchards — at Sahuaro Ranch… —
Near North 59th Avenue.
The most important crops in the early years of Sahuaro Ranch were fruits and nuts. These commanded high prices, which meant they could profitably be raised here and sold to buyers across the country despite the high cost of shipping from such a . . . — — Map (db m40705) HM
94 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Robert W. Cole Building — 7003 North 58th Avenue — Built 1919 —
On North 58th Avenue north of West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Robert W. Cole bought three lots on the east side of the park in 1919. He hired J. C. Howell, a local architect to design the two-story building, and Robert Fultz was the builder. Construction started in June of 1919, and finished in September of . . . — — Map (db m30434) HM
95 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Sahuaro Ranch —
On West Mountain View Road 0 miles west of North 59th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
National Register of Historic Places Listed March 7, 1980 United States Department of the Interior Sahuaro Ranch was one of the first farms in the Glendale area and a reminder of Glendale’s agricultural beginnings. Started by wealthy . . . — — Map (db m28088) HM
96 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Sahuaro Ranch Residence —
Near North 59th Avenue.
"The residence on the Ranch is not a characteristic Arizona farm houses, as it contains thirteen bedrooms, eight of which are equipped with baths. The house rambles over considerable territory and, in the summer, the lawn is a wonder of . . . — — Map (db m40636) HM
97 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Sine Brothers Hardware Building — 6329 North 58th Drive — Built 1912 —
On North 58th Drive south of West Glendale Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Floyd Holmes Sine came to Arizona in 1897. Sine is considered to be the father of Glendale's city water system. When he bought this site in 1910, it was the only public well and water system. He added a storage tank and supply lines to the . . . — — Map (db m30440) HM
98 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Sine Building — 5747 West Glendale Avenue — Built 1926 —
On West Glendale Avenue east of North 58th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Floyd Homes Sine, builder of the Sine Brothers Hardware Building on 58th Drive, built this distinctive two-story masonry structure in 1926. The Glendale Furniture Company was the ground floor business, and the second floor was used as meeting space. . . . — — Map (db m30436) HM
99 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — Stable / Granary — at Sahuaro Ranch… —
Near North 59th Avenue.
Little is known about the history of this building, which started out as a horse stable, but it almost certainly was one of the earliest work buildings to be erected at Sahuaro Ranch. The eastern half, with the vertical wood siding, was built . . . — — Map (db m40685) HM
100 ► Arizona, Maricopa County, Glendale — The Barnyard — at Sahuaro Ranch… —
Near North 59th Avenue.
The barnyard was the center of activity as Sahuaro Ranch. Horses and mules were stabled, trained, and shoed here. Cattle were brought to the corrals for branding, treatment and shipment. Farm implements and wagons were stored and repaired here. . . . — — Map (db m40674) HM

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