Memorial to the 1st California Cavalry Volunteers - Picacho, AZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member leadhiker
N 32° 38.744 W 111° 24.033
12S E 462434 N 3612085
This 'westernmost battle of the Civil War' delayed for a month the advance of a 2300-man Union column and hastened establishment of Arizona Territory, U.S.A.
Waymark Code: WM8QD2
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Lieut. James Barrett – Co. A.
Private George Johnson – Co. A.
Private William S. Leonard - Co. D
1st California Cavalry Volunteers
Killed April 15, 1862 At Picacho Pass.
In only battle of the Civil War
Fought in Arizona Territory
Date Installed or Dedicated: 04/15/1928

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: Arizona Pioneers Historical Society and Southern Pacific Railroad Co

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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