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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/HM164F_red-top-wash-bridge_Wellton-AZ.html
Constructed 1931, Widened 1949Replaced 2009-2010Federal Highway AdministrationArizona State Highway DepartmentOwner: Yuma CountyDesigner: TransSystems CorporationContractor: Bison Contracting Co.
The Arizona State Highway Department placed a 4-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM164E_antelope-hill-campsite_Wellton-AZ.html
1846 U.S. Army 1848Antelope HillCampsiteJan. 4 1847MormonBattalionTrail
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYY7_hyder-divisional-camp-horn-divisional-camp-desert-training-center_Dateland-AZ.html
Camps Hyder & Horn were established 10 miles north of Dateland in the fall of 1943. They were 2 of 15 desert camps built to harden and train United States Troops for service in World War II. The Desert Training Center was a simulated theater of op…
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/HMYSC_datelan-army-air-field_Dateland-AZ.html
Datelan Army Air Field was established here January 1, 1943. The site was chosen due to the availability of water and the adjacent location of the Yuma Gunnery Range. Construction was completed June 1, 1943. Datelan AAF was a sub-base of Yuma Army…
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…