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Arizona Historical Society Museum
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The museum is home to many artifacts and exhibits
from Yuma's territorial days. It also pays close
attention to the military presence in the area.The
museum was once owned by a businessman named
E. F. Sanguinetti. - Yuma 520-782-1841
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| Organ Pipe National
Monument |
Located a bit east
of Yuma and south of Ajo lies the largest spot
north of the border for organ pipe cacti. Many
of these cactus grow in Mexico, however they are
very rare in the United States. The best route
to take to see the cactus would be either the
Ajo Mountain Drive (about 20 miles) or the Puerto
Blanco Drive (about 53 miles). The roads of graded
dirt and windy. - 520-387-6849
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| Fort Yuma Quechan Indian
Museum |
Located in what used
to be the mess hall of Fort Yuma now is home to
the Quechan Indian Museum. Inside the museum you
will find archeological items, Quechan arts, Historical
photographs and more. - Yuma 619-572-0661
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| Quartermaster Depot
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| Located across the
river from Fort Yuma the quartermaster depot was
created toward the end of the Civil War period.
The depot was used to resupply north and east
army posts. Some of the depot's earliest buildings
include the home of riverboat captain G.A. Johnson
which was built in 1853, a weather bureau which
was also home to customs agents. It wasn't until
1997 that the quartermaster depot was reopened
as a state park (Yuma Crossing State Historic
Park). Tours are available, call for more information.
- Yuma 520-329-0471 |
| Yuma Territorial
Prison |
| Built by the prisoners
who were held here between 1876 - 1909, the prison
is definitely the most popular attraction for
tourists in Yuma. Over time the prison held 3,069
armed robbers, murderers, violators etc. from
all social classes. The prison was closed because
it became no longer useful. In its time however
it was considered a model of enlightenment. The
prison also held the town library and a hospital.
Tours through the museum are available call for
more information. - Yuma 520-783-4771 |
| Imperial National Wildlife
Refuge |
| Located about 40
miles north of Yuma. The refuge was created by
backwaters when the Imperial Dam was built. This
is a 25,765 acre area and home to many creatures
(tortoises, coyotes, bobcats, bighorn sheep etc.).
The area is highly popular for bird watchers.
You will find many different types of birds coming
and going, from water fowl to shore birds and
from pelicans to Canada geese. It does get very
hot in the area, so the best time to visit the
refuge is fall through spring. Guided tours are
available. Call for more information. - 520-783-3371
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