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The city also reburied the unclaimed bodies in a common grave in the new cemetery. [2] [3] On October 8, 1884, John R. Loosley became the owner of some of the western portion of "Block 32". He moved bodies from the potters field of the old cemetery and buried them in what became known as the "City" or "Loosley" cemetery.
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona. [1] Phoenix was incorporated as a city in 1881, after being founded in 1867 near the Salt River close to its confluence with the Gila River. The city has numerous historic properties which have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There are also 33 ...
The Phoenix Historic Property Register is the official listing of the historic and prehistoric properties in the city of Phoenix, the capital and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona. [1] The city's register includes most or all places in Phoenix listed on the National Register of Historic Places and many more of local significance.
The city of Phoenix is the location of 232 of these properties and districts, including 1 National Historic Landmark; they are listed here, while the remaining properties and districts and 2 National Historic Landmarks are located elsewhere in the county and are listed separately. Twenty properties in Phoenix were once listed, but have since ...
Saint Caomhán's Church (Teampall Chaomháin) in Inisheer cemetery. In 1885 a burial site called Cnoc Raithní was discovered which dates back to 1500 BC. This is the earliest evidence of human settlement of the island. [7] Saint Caomhán, the patron saint of Inisheer, according to some traditions, was the elder brother of Kevin of Glendalough.
Yuma Pioneer Cemetery, a.k.a. Old Yuma Cemetery & Yuma City Cemetery, which holds the grave of Arizona pioneer Jack Swilling [307] Yuma Territorial Prison Cemetery Graves of prisoners; Yuma County Cemetery (includes re-interments from Immaculate Conception) Yuma Territorial Prison; No associated community or town (includes wilderness areas)
Ruins of 1,600-year-old pearling city discovered on island near Dubai, photos show. Brendan Rascius. May 10, 2024 at 5:40 PM. Photo from Christoph Schulz, UnSplash.
John W. Swilling (April 1, 1830 – August 12, 1878) was an early pioneer in the Arizona Territory.He is commonly credited as one of the original founders of the city of Phoenix, Arizona.