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Historical society asks Sierra Vista to dedicate Fabb Avenue site as Henry Jones Legacy Park
Summary
Elizabeth Rosette, vice president of the Sierra Vista Historical Society, asked the council to name the Fabb Avenue property Henry Jones Legacy Park to honor Henry Jones, a Buffalo Soldier and longtime West End night watchman; the proposal had support from descendants and several organizations and was presented to council for consideration.
Elizabeth Rosette, the city's public information officer who introduced the request in her role as vice president of the Sierra Vista Historical Society, asked the Sierra Vista City Council to dedicate the Fabb Avenue property as Henry Jones Legacy Park in recognition of Henry Jones's service as a Buffalo Soldier and his community role as an unofficial night watchman in the West End.
Rosette told the council Jones joined the U.S. Army in 1911, arrived…
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