Small desert butte above Florence capped by a stone pyramid tomb for Charles D. Poston—'Father of Arizona'—who promoted the Arizona Territory and is buried on the summit. A short, steep public preserve trail climbs from Hunt Highway to the tomb and wide views of the middle Gila Valley.
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| Region | Pinal County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.0553, -111.4088 |
| Elevation | Summit about 1,748 ft |
| Memorial | Pyramid tomb of Charles D. Poston |
| Trail | Short out-and-back from Hunt Highway trailhead |
| Manager | Town of Florence / Poston Butte Preserve |
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