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Send to friendJoin the Friends of the San Pedro River on Sunday, November 15th for an
interpretive walk at the historic town of Millville in the San Pedro Riparian
National Conservation Area. The Corbin and Gird mills processed silver ore
mined in Tombstone. These stamp mills on the east side of the San Pedro
roared day and night for the “boom” years between 1878 and 1889. The town
of Charleston on the west side of the San Pedro was a “boomtown” in every
sense of the word – a quick rise and a rapid decline. This site is also
well known for its many petroglyphs etched into the rocky hillsides. The walk
is about one and a half miles and will take about two hours. Meet at the
Millville parking area, about one quarter mile east of the San Pedro River on
Charleston Road. The walk will depart at 9 AM. Be prepared for the weather,
wear good walking shoes, bring water, and a hat. There is no charge for this
walk, but donations are accepted. For additional information call the Friends
of the San Pedro River office at 520-459-2555 or check the website at
www.sanpedroriver.org.
