Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
United States historic place in Phoenix, Arizona / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is the official name given to seven historic cemeteries in Phoenix, Arizona. The cemeteries were founded in 1884 in what was known as "Block 32". On February 1, 2007, "Block 32" was renamed Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. The Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The historic Smurthwaite House, which is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is located on the grounds of the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park and is used as the cemetery's main office. Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is the final resting place of various notable pioneers of Arizona.
Pioneer and Military Memorial Park | |
Location | 1317 W. Jefferson Street Phoenix, Arizona |
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Coordinates | 33°26′47″N 112°5′25″W |
Built | 1884 |
Website | Pioneers' Cemetery Association |
NRHP reference No. | 06001317[1] |
Added to NRHP | February 1, 2007 |