Charles Debrille Poston
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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
Until statehood in 1912, Arizona Territory was represented in the United States House of Representatives by a non-voting delegate.
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