Arizona History Comes to You
Arizona history:
- a governor who championed women’s suffrage
- an ancient trail between winter and summer homes
- a log cabin schoolhouse, lovingly maintained
These are just a few of the sites from Arizona history for you to visit in these pages or out in the field.
Welcome to Arizona, a land of fascinating history, natural wonders, and friendly people. For over a century, the Arizona State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (ASDAR), has been promoting historic preservation in Arizona by placing markers at historic sites or to commemorate people and events important to Arizona’s history.
Experience some of the fascinating history of Arizona on these pages. Or, better yet, venture out and find the markers for yourself using the helpful location information provided. Please note that this website is designed for ease of use from your phone to enhance your marker visits.
Arizona: Historical Markers by County
Arizona: Historical Markers by Installation Date
Arizona Military History Markers
Arizona: Trails, Roads, and Rail
Memorials: American Revolutionary War Patriots
Memorials and Commemorations: Daughters of the American Revolution
Learn more about the Arizona history sites pictured, left to right:
Tomb of Governor George W. P. Hunt, who championed women’s suffrage in 1912
The Apache Trail, an ancient trail between winter and summer homes
Madonna of the Trail, a monument recognizing the women who crossed vast spaces to create new communities
Strawberry’s log cabin schoolhouse, the oldest schoolhouse in Arizona
Spanish Presidio San Agustin del Tucson
Penny Pines Forest; 500 trees for $5.00
Pyramidal tomb of Charles Poston, “Father of Arizona”
America 250 recognition of Patriots of the American Revolutionary War
And visit our newest markers that document the contributions of Black and Indigenous Americans who trained or served at Fort Huachuca during WWII.
Since 1890, the mission of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) has been to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. The ASDAR is the state society with 43 chapters and over 3,000 members. Learn more about DAR.
Marker history draws from One Hundred Year History of Daughters of the American Revolution in Arizona, 1900 – 2000, authored by Arizona State Regent Beth Jordan Haynes and published by Honorary State Regent Elizabeth “Beth” Bugbee.
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Website last updated: July 30, 2024
The content contained herein does not necessarily represent the position of NSDAR. Hyperlinks to other sites are not the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organization or individual DAR chapters.
Unless otherwise noted, images are courtesy of Arizona State Society, DAR, Daughters.
