| Page Views: 415 Last Visit to Flagstaff: November, 2007 | Flagstaff - History Lives by Yaqui - last update: Apr 14, 2008 |
Pioneers live on, as well as Route 66 I don’t remember much of Flagstaff other then passing her by during my younger years. So, when we had the opportunity to stop on the way back from Sedona, we did it. I did not know how Flagstaff had gotten its name, but this marker by the commerce center on Route 66 says it all. The marker reads” 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, 1875. Nearby Antelope or Old Town Spring provided water and lead to the establishment a railroad construction camp when the Atlantic & Pacific pushed west in 1882.” Arizona Development Board, 1961. It was said this “flag staff” was left as a marker for those who followed the west and eventually because of all the wonderful resources of water, grass, and wood, sheep ranches moved in. Then as the railroad was pushing forward, the wood was a wonderful resource for the railroad ties. As the rail crews logged wood and graded, the little camp named Flagstaff grew immediately. Although, many followed the construction of the railroad westward, many stayed here to make a new life. |
|  | Arizona's Historical Marker I had not research on where to explore, so we winged it. When saw signs for Riordan Mansion State Historic Park we followed them and enjoyed our tour there. So I said lets just head this way since it stated on some signs being Route 66. So, to our delight we came upon a delightful beautiful historical town of Flagstaff. I loved it!!! So much more to see in the downtown area and we are making plans to revisit it again. We just loved the old buildings and my sons enjoyed the relaxing lunch at Charly’s.
Lots to see and do here because of the wonderful proximity, especially if you love the outdoors. Just dress accordingly because of the higher elevation. It does get hot here, so bring lots of water and during winter it does snow. Make sure you check on driving conditions too. Be always safe! |
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| Pros: | "Beautiful historical town still lives along Route 66" | | Cons: | "Traffic is a drag, but it can be bad in most cities anymore" | | In A Nutshell: | "If you love being part of history, this is a wonderful place to experience it!" |
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Mikebb Sat Sep 5, 2009 00:34 UTC
Hi Dee, Enjoyed your page, the American "West" is always interesting. | Trekki Sun Aug 30, 2009 20:14 UTC
Thanks for your introduction to Flagstaff, Dee :-) I passed it so many times when I was in Arizona, what a shame I didn't visit. Love the steam engine :-)) | lynnehamman Wed Aug 26, 2009 15:39 UTC
Lovely introduction to Flagstaff. I love that old steam engine. Good that restoration is happening here. Your boys sure have good appetites! | JohanIsWeg Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:37 UTC
Dee, thank you for introducting me to Flagstaff. Wow, what a beautiful world we live in! |
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