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History Hikes: Fairbank Historic Townsite

  • Date: 01/20/2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM  
  • Location: Fairbank Parking Area
    Hwy 82 east of the San Pedro River

Tour this historic townsite with the docents from the San Pedro River. The tour of the townsite is on gravel walkways that are level. The walk to the cemetery and return is about 1 mile total. Reaching the cemetery requires walking up a short slope with poor footing and loose rock. You are welcome to participate in the townsite tour and not go to the cemetery. Come on out for this great evet, to be led by Friends docent Ron Stewart. it's a good way to learn a little history of the area and enjoy some time outdoors. All ages are welcome, but small children will likely have their patience tested.

Entrance to the townsite is five mile east of Whetstone on Highway 82, just east of the San Pedro River bridge. Look for a sign on the north side of the road at the entrance to the parking lot. park in the outer lot and use the fenced trail to walk to the schoolhouse.

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