Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park
1876Territorial prison on a bluff above the Colorado River that held 3,069 prisoners from 1876 to 1909, including stagecoach robbers, murderers, and polygamists.
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Territorial prison on a bluff above the Colorado River that held 3,069 prisoners from 1876 to 1909, including stagecoach robbers, murderers, and polygamists.
6 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Imagine a time when the railroad was Yuma's lifeline. This spot, where the Southern Pacific Freight Depot stood, was at the heart of it all. Built in 1891, the depot was a beautiful example of Victorian architecture,…
Territorial prison on a bluff above the Colorado River that held 3,069 prisoners from 1876 to 1909, including stagecoach robbers, murderers, and polygamists.
Imagine stepping back in time to when the iron horse first roared into Arizona! This is the story of the Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Coach Car-S.P. X7, a survivor from those early days. This coach car dates back…
Before modern water treatment, keeping drinking water clean was a constant challenge, especially in a place like Yuma drawing from the muddy Colorado River. In 1902, Hiram W. Blaisdell, who ran a private waterworks…
This seemingly quiet spot was once a crucial chokepoint, controlling access across the mighty Colorado River. For centuries, Yuma Crossing served as a vital gateway between California and the rest of the world. In 1846,…
You're about to cross a piece of history: the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge, the first highway bridge to span the lower Colorado River. Back in 1915, before interstate highways were even a dream, this bridge was a vital link in…