Lees Ferry Fort

Lees Ferry Fort

NPS/ Amanda Rich

Quick Facts

Location:

Lees Ferry, AZ

Significance:

Historic River Trail

Amenities

1 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Assert control of the river crossing during tensions between missionaries and tribes.

Built Summer 1874

The fort was never attacked, but welcomed travelers as a short-lived trading post. In 1911, miners expanded the building to use briefly as a crew mess hall. Though the 1930s, it mainly served as a home for various ferry families, USGS employees, and passing travelers.