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On the Road in Arizona LogoArizona has more than two thousand historic markers. Some of their stories are well known while others are nearly lost to history. In this series, reporters from AZPM, KNAU, KJZZ, and KAWC take a look at some of the markers.From KJZZ, KNAU, KAWC, and AZPM
STORIES

The Buzz: Historic Markers Around the State

We wrap up a series of stories from around the state by telling three historic stories.
April 19, 2024

Ancient farmers dug canals that shaped Phoenix's modern water system

Those ancient farmers have been referred to as the "Hohokam" but it’s not the name of a tribe or a people, and their O'Odham, Hopi, and Zuni descendants do not call them that.
April 18, 2024

Two planes collided over the Grand Canyon and forever changed aviation

In the back of Flagstaff Citizen’s Cemetery hides a memorial for what was once the deadliest commercial airline disaster in U.S. history.
April 17, 2024

Yuma Quartermaster Depot home to iconic Arizona history

The building housed the U.S. Army and Customs Service.
April 16, 2024

Roadside monument honors the 1st cowboy star

Tom Mix died in a 1940 crash south of Florence.
April 15, 2024
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