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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/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/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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBM_immaculate-conception-parish_Yuma-AZ.html
In CommemorationOf the125th Anniversary of the FoundingofImmaculate Conception Parish1866 - 1991Celebrated on the Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionDecember 8, 1991Most Rev. Manuel D. Moreno, D.D.Bishop of the Diocese of TucsonRt. Rev. Msgr. Richa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBK_masonic-temple-lodge-17_Yuma-AZ.html
Designed in the Modernistic/Art Deco style, it retains its original design and use as a lodge. Freemasonry in Yuma began in 1900. Lodge #17 was formed in November, 1901. Dedicated December 1999, by the City of Yumaof the preservation of our her…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBH_stoffela-store-the-railroad-exchange_Yuma-AZ.html
The best preserved 19th century brick building in Yuma. One of the few structures to survive the flood of 1916. Across the street from the Southern Pacific Roundhouse, it offered groceries, sundries, and a saloon for railroad employees. Dedicat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJBG_robert-g-fowler_Yuma-AZ.html
On October 25, 1911, pioneer aviator Robert Grant Fowler touched down on this site, becoming the first person to land an airplane in Arizona under its own power. A native Californian, he had departed Los Angles October 19, and completed aviation h…
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