May 27, 2024
San Pedro River This is where Charleston Road crosses over the San Pedro River. (The historical site of Charleston is nearby.) Adjacent to the old bridge is a historical marker for the Mormon Battalion. Here they had a "battle of the bulls" (1846) on their march between Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and San Diego. The battle was with actual bulls, not people. Two images by Richard Koenig; taken May 4th 2024. Land acknowledgement: O’odham Jeweḍ, Akimel O’odham (Upper Pima), Tohono O’odham, Hohokam.
