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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QKS_flora-temple-mine_Yuma-AZ.html
This is the point of discovery for the Flora Temple Mine. In the early 1870's, a Colorado River steamboat captain named Isaac Polthamus purchased the Flora Temple Mine. This mine was the 2nd patented claim in Arizona (1871). Polthamus and his part…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM164G_mormon-battalion-crossing-colorado-river-crossing_Yuma-AZ.html
Mounted on back of monumentMormon Battalion Crossing This monument marks the approximate site of the crossing of the Colorado River by the Mormon Battalion on 10 and 11 January 1847. The Mormon Battalion consisted of 500 volunteer soldiers from…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYUF_a-memorial-to-the-inmates-who-died-at-the-arizona-territorial-prison_Yuma-AZ.html
In memory ofthe inmates, who lost their lifewhile serving their sentence, at the Arizona Territorial Prison at YumaAldrete, Simon · Alejandra · Alveres, Thomas · Armbula, Tomas · Arnett, William · Arvizu, Gregori…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWZX_castle-dome-mining-district_Yuma-AZ.html
In 1863 Jacob Snively, founder of Gila City, and right hand to Sam Houston, avenger of the Alamo, following blazes left on the saguaros by Mexican and Conquistador predecessors, came to Castle Dome, and within 15 years, Castle Dome City's populati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVKT_site-of-mission-la-purisima-concepcion-1780-1781_Yuma-AZ.html
In October 1780, Father Francisco Garces and companions began Mission La Purisima Concepcion. The mission/pueblo site was inadequately supported, colinists ignored Indian rights, usurped the best lands and destroyed Indian crops. Completely frustr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVHY_fray-francisco-hermenegildo-garc_Yuma-AZ.html
Daring explorer, zealous missionary and unfailing friend of the Yuma Indians. Padre Garc founded the Yuma Indian Mission and nearby gave his life for their souls. His faith was unshakeable; his hope tranquil; his charity joyous; his zeal trium…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVHX_ocean-to-ocean-bridge-highway-bridge_Yuma-AZ.html
In 1913 after strong campaigning from the citizens of Yuma, Representative Carl Hayden secured funding for this bridge. When completed, it was the only highway bridge across the Colorado River for 1,200 miles. It was partially funded by the Office…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJCL_italians-at-the-yuma-test-branch_Yuma-AZ.html
During World War II, the Yuma proving ground of the United States Army Corps of Engineers was known as the Yuma Test Branch, which was used as a floating-bridge test facility. By 1944, more allied troops support was needed to conduct the bridge te…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJCK_world-war-ii-bridge-test-site_Yuma-AZ.html
In January 1943 the Yuma Test Branch of the Engineer Board of the Corps of Engineers commenced test operations on fixed and floating bridges at Imperial Dam. Tests were conducted in both sluiceways as well as above and below the dam. Transportatio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJC8_robert-g-fowler_Yuma-AZ.html
Robert G. FowlerAlighted on this spotOctober 25,1911Marking first airplane flightover Arizona soilen route on first flightPacific to Atlantic Ocean. Dedicated by Rotary Club Yuma Arizona. October 29, 1938.
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