The Old Spanish Trail 1829 - 1848 - Beaver Dam, Arizona - Wagon Roads and Trails on Waymarking.com

The Old Spanish Trail, the main trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles, passed this way beginning in 1829.  At the end of the Mexican-American War this portion of the route evolved into what was variously known as the Salt Lake Road, The Mormon Trail, the California Road and eventually U.S. Hwy. 91.  The original pack trail descended Utah Hill, passed through Beaver Dam, then followed the Virgin River toward Las Vegas.  As wagon traffic increased in the 1850s the route veered westward near today's Utah-Arizona border to avoid the river gorge.  In January, 2005 a major flood roared through this valley, destroying thirty homes and causing massive property damage.

Dedicated March 19, 2005(Year 6010 of our order) by the Matt Warner 1900, Billy Holcomb 1069,  and Queho Posse 1919 Chapters of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E. Clampus Vitus - text of marker

Road of Trail Name: The Old Spanish Trail State: Arizona County: Mohave Historical Significance: Was main overland route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Years in use: 1829 - 1848 How you discovered it: Various historical markers along the route. Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Several books have been written about the trail Website Explination: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Spanish_Trail_(trade_route) Why?: This was a trade route Directions: Old U.S. Hwy 91 west of I-15 in front of Hamilton Ranch resort.

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