Chas. D. Poston

The Father of Arizona

"The Father of Arizona"

Born April 20, 1825 — Died June 24, 1902

Native of Kentucky

Elected as first Arizona Delegate

To Congress in 1864

This Monument erected by the

State of Arizona in Conjunction with

Maricopa Chapter

Daughters of the American Revolution

Phoenix, Arizona

Geo. W. P. Hunt, Governor

Geo. H. Kelly, State Historian

This native copper plate provided by

New Cornelia Copper Company

Gen. John C. Greenway, General Manager

Marker can be reached from East Hunt Highway 2 miles west of Arizona Highway 79, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

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