Charles Debrille Poston was an American explorer, prospector, author, politician, and civil servant. He is referred to as the "Father of Arizona" due to his efforts lobbying for creation of the territory. Poston was also Arizona Territory's first Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives.
The mining town and fort of Cerro Colorado, established by Poston and Major Heintzelmen.
Poston in his later years
Inscription on the tomb of Charles D. Poston on Poston Butte in Florence, Arizona
John Noble Goodwin was a United States attorney and politician who served as the first Governor of Arizona Territory. He was also a Congressman from Maine and served as Arizona Territory's delegate to the United States House of Representatives.
The Goodwin Governor's House known as the Old Governor's Mansion
Inside the "Old Governor's Mansion"
Inside another room of the "Old Governor's Mansion"