Flagstaff
Description:
Named for a pine tree stripped of its branches by a party of immigrants and used as a flagpole for a patriotic celebration on July 4, 1876. Nearby Antelope or Old Town Spring provided water and led to the establishment of a railroad construction camp when the Atlantic & Pacific pushed west in 1882.
LocationMem:
On Route 66, Flagstaff, (On the right when traveling east)
Institution:
Arizona Development Board.
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
1961
Place Location:
