Monday, March 24, 2008

Site of Hayden's Ferry

Site of Hayden's Ferry
Arizona Historical Marker

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This marker is located at 3 West 1st Street in Tempe, Arizona. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 33° 25.763 W 111° 56.413.

You can log your visit to this landmark at waymark.com.

 

Site of Hayden's Ferry

200 feet northeast of this marker

Established in 1871 when the Salt River was a flowing stream and a barrier to travel, the ferry was held on course by a wire cable taut across the river. It was an important link in settling the Southwest.

Built and operated by Charles Trumbull Hayden who established the first flour mill in the Salt River Valley.

La Casa Vieja built in 1871 was the Hayden home.

Placed by Arizona Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
1964

 

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