Memorials in Arizona

A tribute to one of the last great singing cowboys.

During World War II this was the site of an "honor camp" used as a prison for draft dodgers, Native American conscientious objectors, and Japanese-Americans—including a man who brought his case against the camp to the Supreme Court.

A memorial to the firefighters who died in an industrial disaster is housed in a small public park.

This memorial includes fragments from one of the greatest tragedies in United States history.

This small memorial is dedicated to the Perryville State Prison firefighters who perished fighting the Dude Fire in 1990.

A stone pillar marking the location of the westernmost battle of the American Civil War only honors one side of the conflict.

A mass grave for victims of an airline disaster that led to much-needed safety improvements for commercial flights.

The handsome statue is a tribute to the post riders who traversed 52 miles of tough Arizona terrain.

This fireplace-turned-monument pays tribute to the assassinated U.S. president.

The stone circle honors the 19 firemen who perished during the Yarnell Hill Fire.

At an isolated roadside rest area stands a monument marking where famous Western star Tom Mix died in 1940.

A monument to the one-armed geologist who led the first documented expeditions through the Grand Canyon.

The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.

The Jewish section of the famous Boothill Graveyard was abandoned for nearly 100 years.

Once a year, at exactly 11:11 a.m., this monument comes to life.

This memorial pyramid marker honors one of the United States Government's first official camel riders.