6436 entries match your criteria. Entries 101 through 200 are listed here. ⊲ Previous 100 Next 100 ⊳
Roads & Vehicles Topic
By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 19, 2013
Father of the Iditarod Marker
GEOGRAPHIC SORT WITH USA FIRST
| On Knik-Goose Bay Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Joe Redington, Sr.
Born in Oklahoma, February 1, 1917 Died in Alaska, June 24, 1999
Joe was an accomplished man; homesteader, big-game guide, bush pilot,
commercial fisherman, boat builder, fish-plant manager, and mountain . . . — — Map (db m80410) HM |
| | In loving memory of
Dean H. Christopherson
1916-1992
Made possible by a generous
contribution from
Mrs. Elaine G. Christopherson
in memory of her husband
The cabin is similar to the cabin at Rohn
the eighth checkpoint on the . . . — — Map (db m80413) HM |
| On Alaska Highway (at milepost 1,422) at Richardson Highway, on the left when traveling north on Alaska Highway. |
| | This highway was constructed during World War II as a military supply route for interior Alaska Military and Airfields in 1942. 7 Army regiments and 42 Contractors and Public Roads Administrators working from Delta Junction South and Dawson Creek . . . — — Map (db m59840) HM |
| On Taylor Highway (Alaska Route 6) at Alaska Highway (Alaska Highway 2) on Taylor Highway. |
| | The Taylor Highway leads through some of the earliest and richest gold mining country in Alaska to the City of Eagle on the Yukon River. Gold was discovered by Franklin in 1886 and the old town of Forty Mile was located on the Yukon River at the . . . — — Map (db m49596) HM |
| On Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 13.9). |
| | The U.S. Army arrived at Valdez during the Gold Rush to build a trail into the interior. They found the Valdez Glacier impassable much of the year. To bypass the glacier, they cut a narrow trail along the walls of rugged Keystone Canyon. The . . . — — Map (db m49611) HM |
| On Richardson Highway (Alaska Route 4 at milepost 15.3). |
| | On the far side, just above the water are the remains of the old sled trail, used in the early days. It was cut out of the rock, just wide enough for 2 horses abreast. 200 ft. above can be seen the old goat trail. This road was used till 1945. — — Map (db m49610) HM |
| On East Main Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | This 10 foot high, 5 ton statue cast by St. Louis sculptor August Leimbach is one of 12 identical monuments to the bold spirit of the pioneers erected in 1928-29 along the National Old Trails Road from Maryland to California. — — Map (db m36380) HM |
| On North Old Divide Road 0.5 miles east of Arizona Route 80, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Front of obelisk
Road Constructed by
Prison Labor 1913-14
Board of Control
Geo. W.P. Hunt Governor
C. Callaghan Auditor
U.R. Osburn Member
R.E. Sims Supt of Prison
Lamar Orb
State Engineer
Right side of obelisk . . . — — Map (db m48552) HM |
| On Apache Pass Road 6 miles east of Arizona Route 181, on the left when traveling east. |
| | The Road Below
We started through Apache Pass, over awful roads, up hill and down. We had to tie the wagon wheels with ropes and then in some places, the men had to stand on the wheels to keep them from turning over. Every man who could . . . — — Map (db m101004) HM |
| | To your right, a spur trail follows a military road 300 yards to the first Fort Bowie ruins.
On July 28, 1862, a 100-man detachment of the 5th California Volunteer Infantry began construction of the primitive fort, completing it two weeks . . . — — Map (db m42004) HM |
| Near Fort Bowie Trail 0.6 miles south of Apache Pass Road. |
| | In 1857, the government awarded John Butterfield a contract to carry mail by stagecoach between St. Louis and San Francisco. The 2,800-mile route was to be traversed within 25 days. A year later, as the stagecoaches prepared to roll, Butterfiled . . . — — Map (db m100817) HM |
| Near Fort Bowie Trail 0.6 miles south of Apache Pass Road. |
| | The Apache Pass Stage Station was built of stone in July 1858. Within its 6-8 foot-high walls were a kitchen-dining room, sleeping rooms, a storage room for feed and weapons, and a mule corral with portholes in every stall. The stage stopped here . . . — — Map (db m100814) HM |
| Near Interstate 10 at milepost 388. |
| | Dedicated to the
Engineering Achievements of
Percy Jones, Jr.
1888 –
Chief locating engineer who by sheer genius personally located more miles of Arizona highways than any other person. His college training in mining and geology . . . — — Map (db m37899) HM |
| | Dedicated to the
Engineering Achievements of
Percy Jones, Jr.
1888 –
Chief locating engineer who by sheer genius personally located more miles of Arizona highways than any other person. His college training in mining and geology . . . — — Map (db m37900) HM |
| On East Toughnut Street east of South 5th Street, on the left when traveling west. |
| | At 1:00 p.m. on April 21st, 1907, the "Million Dollar Stope" was created when the Good Enough Stope caved in dropping a horse and wagon 75' into a gaping hole. The driver had climbed down to see why his horse had stumbled only to find himself . . . — — Map (db m131088) HM |
| On East Maley Street (Arizona Route 186) at South Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Maley Street. |
| | Railroad Avenue became the Commercial center for the growth of Willcox and the Sulpher Springs Valley from the time of the construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad through the area in 1880. — — Map (db m28174) HM |
| On U.S. 180, on the right when traveling north. |
| | In 1857 Congress authorized Navy Lieutenant Edward F. Beale to survey a wagon road along the 35th parallel from Fort Defiance, New Mexico Territory, to the Colorado River. A secondary mission was to test the feasibility of using camels in the . . . — — Map (db m33348) HM |
| On North Gemini Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| | From 1857-60, Lt. Edward F. Beale and a crew of 100 men completed the first federal highway in the southwest from Fort Smith, Ark. to Los Angeles, Calif. at a cost of $200,000. The wagon road was used extensively by immigrants en route to California . . . — — Map (db m33346) HM |
| On South Milton Road (Business Interstate 40) at West Tucson Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Milton Road. |
| | This 1945 Model H International Farmall, purchased by the Zanzucchi Family after World War II, was used to plow the "Fields" at the Flagstaff Dairy. The Flagstaff Dairy operated from 1904 thru 1979 and was located 3 miles west of Flagstaff on Old . . . — — Map (db m78740) HM |
| Near Hermit Road at West Rim Trail. |
| | Directly behind you, looking down into Hermit Canyon, you can see part of Hermit Trail and the remains of Hermit Camp. In 1911-12 the Santa Fe Railroad built both trail and camp to serve a blossoming tourist trade. Why did Santa Fe build here at . . . — — Map (db m156999) HM |
| | Each year thousands of hikers enter Grand Canyon on the Bright Angel Trail. They follow a tradition - and a trail route - established by prehistoric people. For centuries humans have used this route for two key reasons: water and access. Water . . . — — Map (db m39563) HM |
| Near Hermit Road at West Rim Trail. |
| | You are standing on a section of the original Hermit Road, constructed in 1911-1913. It was a road ahead of its time, offering sweeping vistas and gentle grades, at a cost of $250,000 — an unheard of sum for such a short road. It was built for . . . — — Map (db m157147) HM |
| | "No language can fully describe, no artist paint the beauty, grandeur, immensity and sublimity of this most wonderful production of Nature's great architect. [Grand Canyon] must be seen to be appreciated."
C.O. Hall, Grand Canyon visitor, . . . — — Map (db m39659) HM |
| Near Hermit Road at West Rim Trail. |
| | On the inner plateau, Hermit Camp has been built.... A skilled Chef is in charge of the dining room, where excellent meals are provided. It is camping out deluxe. —1916 Hermit Camp postcard Deep in the canyon are faint signs of . . . — — Map (db m156994) HM |
| Near Hermit Road at Village Loop Drive, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Today, most visitors will travel the Hermit Road by shuttle, but in 1912 when the road first opened, you would have traveled by horse or buggy. The Santa Fe Railway and U.S. Forest Service built the buggy road so early visitors had a choice in . . . — — Map (db m157166) HM |
| | Behind you is the Bright Angel mule corral, where each morning mules greet riders and another adventure begins. Mules have carried people into Grand Canyon since sightseeers first visited here in the 1890s. For many people - including those who . . . — — Map (db m39551) HM |
| | Allow about 30 minutes to tour Tusayan Ruin. The 0.1 mile loop trail through the main ruin is paved and wheelchair-accessible; the side loop to a prehistoric farming site is not. Signs along the way explain the site's features. An interpretive . . . — — Map (db m39633) HM |
| On Rim Road (Forest Road 300) 1.2 miles east of Arizona Route 87, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Under the direction of General George Crook this trail was built in the early 1870's. Starting at Fort Whipple, it winds down to Fort Verde then eastward across the Mogollon Rim to Fort Apache covering 200 miles. It was used as a supply route by . . . — — Map (db m67419) HM |
| On Rim Road (Forest Road 300) 8.4 miles east of Arizona Route 87, on the left when traveling east. |
| | Under the direction of General George Crook this trail was built in the early 1870's. Starting at Fort Whipple, it winds down to Fort Verde then eastward across the Mogollon Rim to Fort Apache covering 200 miles. It was used as a supply route by . . . — — Map (db m67420) HM |
| On Arizona Route 389 at Cane Beds road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 389. |
| | Segments of centuries-old Indian trails between St. George and Long Valley were used by Mormon pioneers in 1864 to settle Long Valley and its resettlement in 1871 following Indian conflicts. The trail
divided at the area of this marker; the . . . — — Map (db m131299) HM |
| Near U.S. 89A at milepost 539. |
| | John D. Lee settled here in Dec. 1872 and established ferry service thirteen months later. After her husband's death, Warren M. Johnson ran the oar-driven ferry for Emma Lee, 1875 to 1879, when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . . . — — Map (db m41997) HM |
| Near U.S. 89A at milepost 537. |
| |
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
August 31, 1981 — — Map (db m94885) HM |
| Near U.S. 89A at milepost 538. |
| | There are three markers on this end of the Navajo Bridge.
(Marker on left:)
National Historical Civil
Engineering Landmark
American
Society of
Engineers
1852
Designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers . . . — — Map (db m94887) HM |
| Near U.S. 89A at milepost 537. |
| | This Erection Toggle Screw was used in the construction of the historic Navajo Bridge to maintain bridge vertical elevations and as a means of lowering bridge sections in place. — — Map (db m38469) HM |
| Near Alternate Arizona Route 89 0.1 miles north of Jordan Road. |
| | Carl Richards constructed this building in 1947 as his blacksmith shop. At the time, auto garage work was just a sideline. Richards is known as Sedona's first 'Fire Chief' because he kept the town's first fire truck in his garage. If there was a . . . — — Map (db m78744) HM |
| On U.S. 60 at milepost 297, on the right when traveling east. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m36904) HM |
| On Arizona Route 77 at milepost 162, on the right when traveling north. |
| | This pass was used by Kearny's Army of the West in a march to California in 1846. Guided by Kit Carson it was described in a journal of the trip as "Carson's Old Trail”. The pass led around the impassable canyon on the Gila River where . . . — — Map (db m28045) HM |
| On Arizona Route 87 0.1 miles north of Hardscrabble Mesa Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | This historic mail trail is dedicated to the memory of the mail riders named below and unknown mail carriers that braved weather, rough terrain and the Verde River to deliver mail 52 miles from Camp Verde to Payson, Arizona from 1884 to 1914.
. . . — — Map (db m67417) HM |
| On The Apache Trail (Arizona Route 188 at milepost 245), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Veteran of the Civil War and for twenty years a leader of Scouts for the U.S. Army in Arizona Indian troubles. Was killed on this spot February 19th, 1907 by a rolling rock during construction of the Tonto Road. His body is buried in the cemetery at . . . — — Map (db m34114) HM |
| On U.S. 70 at milepost 347, on the left when traveling east. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m81868) HM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Near Andy Devine Road (Business Interstate 40) near Grandview Avenue. |
| | Surveyed by Lt. Edward F. Beale 1857 - 1858. Followed by railroad survey, 1858 – 1859. Route of Atlantic and Pacific Railroad built across Arizona 1882 – 1883. Tracks reached Kingman, spring, 1883. U. S. Highway 66 closely follows . . . — — Map (db m29357) HM |
| On County Highway 91 at Old Pioneer Road on County Highway 91. |
| | The Old Spanish Trail, the main trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles, passed this way beginning in 1829. At the end of the Mexican-American War this portion of the route evolved into what was variously known as the Salt Lake Road, the Mormon . . . — — Map (db m78535) HM |
| On Petrified Forest Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | You are standing near old Route 66. The line of the roadbed and the telephone poles in front of you mark the path of the famous "Main Street of America" as it passed through Petrified Forest National Park. From Chicago to Los Angeles, this heavily . . . — — Map (db m68904) HM |
| Near Petrified Forest Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Across the Puerco River, the tracks of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad stretch for miles to the east and to the west. With no landforms or forests to block your view, you can see very long trains from beginning to end. More than 60 trains . . . — — Map (db m119934) HM |
| On Arizona Route 87 at milepost 360 at Painted Desert Rim Drive, on the left when traveling north on State Route 87. |
| | Dedicated to the Honorable Carl Hayden, United States Senator and to the Honorable Frank R. Goodman, former State Highway Engineer. Both being good roads advocates who by their close application and untiring efforts contributed much to the . . . — — Map (db m36275) HM |
| On Arizona Route 77 at milepost 80, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing. |
| | For early travelers the road through this canyon was one of the most dangerous in Arizona. Indians attacked lone riders and wagon trains along this route from Tucson to Old Camp Grant on the San Pedro River. Despite the canyon's name, very little . . . — — Map (db m48999) HM |
| 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 Tucsons 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 |
| 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 Tucsons 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| On East Congress Street at North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Congress Street. |
| | Originally named “Street of Joy” during Tucsons Spanish period. In 1869, its name changed to Congress Street, derived from Charles O. Browns Congress Hall Saloon. In 1867, Arizonas territorial capital was moved to Tucson and Browns . . . — — Map (db m69810) HM |
| On West Congress Street at Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Congress Street. |
| | Originally named “Street of Joy” during Tucsons Spanish period. In 1869, its name changed to Congress Street, derived from Charles O. Browns Congress Hall Saloon. In 1867, Arizonas territorial capital was moved to Tucson, and Browns . . . — — Map (db m70187) HM |
| On West Congress Street at South Granada Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Congress Street. |
| | Originally named “Street of Joy” during Tucsons Spanish period. In 1869, its name changed to Congress Street, derived from Charles O. Browns Congress Hall Saloon. In 1867, Arizonas territorial capital was moved to Tucson, and Browns . . . — — Map (db m70191) HM |
| On South Church Avenue at West McCormick Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue. |
| | Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustνn Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the citys first parochial school for girls next to San Augustνn. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m69563) HM |
| 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 Augustνn Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the citys first parochial school for girls next to San Augustνn. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m69589) HM |
| On North Church Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustνn Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the citys first parochial school for girls next to San Augustνn. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m69812) HM |
| 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. quartermasters corral where Camp Lowells military horses were held. The corral was located west of Camp Lowell near South Scott Avenue. — — Map (db m69623) HM |
| 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 |
| On North Court Avenue at West Council Street, on the right when traveling north on North Court Avenue. |
| | In 1856, Tucsons 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 |
| 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 Hatchers Run. In 1871, while in . . . — — Map (db m69562) HM |
| 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 |
| 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 Arizonas Territorial period. — — Map (db m69620) HM |
| 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 Arizonas Territorial period. — — Map (db m69703) HM |
| Near 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 |
| 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 |
| On North Main Avenue at West Alameda Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Avenue. |
| | Originating during Mexicos Spanish period, “Royal Road” connected Spains southern and northern territories. The route linked Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mazatlan, and Culiacan, Magdalena to Spains northern outposts. Eventually, Calle . . . — — Map (db m69631) HM |
| On West Congress Street 0.1 miles east of Granada Avenue, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Originating during Mexicos Spanish period, “Royal Road” connected Spains southern and northern territories. The route linked Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mazatlan, and Culiacan, Magdalena to Spains northern outposts. Eventually, Calle . . . — — Map (db m70193) HM |
| On South Church Avenue at West McCormick Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue. |
| | Named during Arizonas 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 |
| On West Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Originally named “Flower Alley” during Tucsons 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 |
| On North Meyer Avenue at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on North Meyer Avenue. |
| | Originally named “Flower Alley” during Tucsons 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 |
| On South Church Avenue at West Ochoa Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue. |
| | Named during Arizonas 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 |
| 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 |
| | 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, Pennington . . . — — Map (db m82942) HM |
| 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 Tucsons 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 |
| On Saint Marys Road at North Granda Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Saint Marys Road. |
| | Named in 1880 in reference to Arizonas first hospital, Saint Marys 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 |
| On South Scott Avenue at East 14th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Scott Avenue. |
| | Named during Arizonas 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 |
| On East Congress Street at Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Congress Street. |
| | Named during Arizonas 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 |
| On South Scott Avenue at East Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on South Scott Avenue. |
| | Named during Arizonas 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 |
| On South Stone Avenue at West Cushing Street, on the right when traveling south on South Stone Avenue. |
| | Named during Arizonas 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 |
| On North Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Named during Arizonas 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 |
| On North Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Named during Arizonas 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 |
| On North Toole Avenue at North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Toole Avenue. |
| | Named during Arizonas Territorial period after Tucsons 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| |
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 |
| | 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 |
| Near East Hollamon Street 0.3 miles from North Montezuma Well Road (Arizona 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| | In early times. Uptown Sedona was a patchwork of orchards, homestead and pastures. In the late 1930s, the Jordans 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 |
| | 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 |
| 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 |
6436 entries matched your criteria. Entries 101 through 200 are listed above. ⊲ Previous 100 Next 100 ⊳
RSS Feed