Charles Debrille Poston, 1825-1902, often referred to as the "Father of Arizona", promoted territorial status for Arizona during President Lincoln's administration. Poston, motivated by silver mining interests lobbied for federal legislation to . . . — — Map (db m26661) HM
"The Father of Arizona"
Born April 20, 1825 — Died June 24, 1902
Native of Kentucky
Elected as first Arizona Delegate
To Congress in 1864
This Monument erected by the
State of Arizona in Conjunction with
Maricopa Chapter . . . — — Map (db m26662) HM