Woolsey Ranchhouse Ruins

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Woolsey Ranchhouse Ruins
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LocationNorth of Humboldt, Arizona off State Route 69
Nearest city Humboldt, Arizona
Coordinates 34°30′43″N112°13′52″W / 34.51194°N 112.23111°W / 34.51194; -112.23111 Coordinates: 34°30′43″N112°13′52″W / 34.51194°N 112.23111°W / 34.51194; -112.23111
Area0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built1863
NRHP reference No. 77000240 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 7, 1977

The Woolsey Ranchhouse Ruins, located north of Humboldt, Arizona off State Route 69, is a historic site with significance dating to 1863. It is a remnant of King Woolsey's ranch and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1] [2]

A 0.8-acre (0.32 ha) area including the ruins was listed on the National Register in 1977. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Woolsey Ranchhouse Ruins location map". National Park Service. and accompanying six photos of ruins from 1976 and two historic photos of ranch house