Salt River:Site of Hayden's Ferry
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Site of Hayden's Ferry / 1200 feet northeast of this marker / Established in 1871 when the Salt River was a flowing stream and a barrier to travel. The ferry was held on course by a wire cable taut across the river. It was an important link in settling the Southwest. / Built and operated by Charles Trumbull Hayden / who established the first flour mill in the Salt River Valley.
/ La Casa Vieja built in 1871 was the Hayden home. / Placed by Arizona Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1964.
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