Henry Garfias was the first city marshal of Phoenix, Arizona. He was also a gunfighter who became the elected official of Mexican descent holding the highest office the Phoenix region in the 19th century.
Sheriff Garfias
Historic Washington Street
Clothes worn by sheriff Henry Garfias in 1881
Replica of Sheriff Henry Garfias’ office and jail with a figure which resembles and represents Garfia.
Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
The Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is the official name given to seven historic cemeteries in Phoenix, Arizona. The cemeteries were founded in 1884 in what was known as "Block 32". On February 1, 2007, "Block 32" was renamed Pioneer and Military Memorial Park. The Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The historic Smurthwaite House, which is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is located on the grounds of the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park and is used as the cemetery's main office. Pioneer and Military Memorial Park is the final resting place of various notable pioneers of Arizona.
Main entrance of the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park
The Smurthwaite House
The living room of the Smurthwaite House.
The interior staircase leading to the second floor of the house.