Bill Williams Mountain

Elevation 9,264 Ft

This mountain was named for a colorful mountaineer, guide, and trapper who is generally credited with being the first American to explore northern Arizona – 1830 or earlier. Williams lived at different times among the Osage and Ute Indians, and earlier had been a Baptist circuit rider in Missouri. He was killed by Indians in 1849.

Marker is on West Bill Williams Avenue/West Route 66, on the left when traveling east.