Big Sandy Valley
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leadhiker
N 34° 43.440 W 113° 36.881
12S E 260577 N 3845549
An original Arizona Highway Department roadside marker along US 93 near Wikieup, Arizona.
Waymark Code: WM8WXF
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2010
Views: 10
Inscription:
First exploration probably by early Spanish explorers, Espejo in 1852 and Farfan in 1589. Explored later by Lt. Amiel W. Whipple in 1854. Important agriculture, mining, milling, and smelting area in our early days. The McCrackin Mine discovered by Jackson McCrackin and H. A. "Chloride Jack" Owen in 1874, lies 18 miles south. The Signal Mine was 12 miles south. Stamp mills were at Greenwood, 8 miles southwest and at Virginia City, 9 miles southwest. Cofer Hot Springs 3 miles east.
1966 by Arizona Highway Department.
Marker Name: Big Sandy Valley
Type of history commemorated: Place
County: Mohave
Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
Arizona Highway Department
Year placed: 1966
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