Mesa - 169
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leadhiker
N 33° 24.952 W 111° 49.173
12S E 423801 N 3697691
Marker is located at Pioneer Park between North Leseuer Street and North Hobson Street. Across from the temple.
Waymark Code: WM8RMJ
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2010
Views: 27
Early in 1878 a hardy band of Mormon pioneers arrived on this mesa. With a straight edge and a spirit level they proved the feasibility of using the ancient Montezuma Canal to bring life-giving irrigation water from the Salt River to the desert sands. On February 14th work began on this project. A survey was made and stakes driven, May 16, 1878, to plat the townsite according to the "City of Zion" plan given by Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. Elijah Pomeroy was the first Bishop of Mesa and A. F. McDonald the first Mayor. Maricopa County
Marker Name: Mesa
Marker Number: 169
Marker Text:
DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS
No. 169
ERECTED 1955
MESA
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