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
Marker is on West 1st Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
