Hi Jolly's Tomb
Hi Jolly's Tomb
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larilu
Las Vegas, NV11,756 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Hi Jolly's Tomb / Cemetery is just a fascinating piece of Quartzsite's (as well as the United States) history. A very little interesting cemetery that gives you an overview of Hadji Ali and the use of Camels in the US Army Camel Corps (experiment). Definitely worth the time to stop and pay your respects while in Quartzite.
Written January 28, 2024
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Robby G C
Toronto, Canada81,657 contributions
Jan 2021
This is the Hi Jolly's Tomb. This is the last camp of nature in the cemetery.
The pyramid is attractive!
A Creek born in Syria, also known as Philip Tedro and Hadji Ali.
Hi Jolly was hired in 1857 as a Philip Tedroad Haadji Ali.
He was hired in 1857 as a camel herder in the U.S.
It stands here in the cemetery.
I like history. Worthwhile to see!
The pyramid is attractive!
A Creek born in Syria, also known as Philip Tedro and Hadji Ali.
Hi Jolly was hired in 1857 as a Philip Tedroad Haadji Ali.
He was hired in 1857 as a camel herder in the U.S.
It stands here in the cemetery.
I like history. Worthwhile to see!
Written January 8, 2021
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William M
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
There's not much to tell that a quick view of the phot wont tell you. But it is a fascinating little cemetery and a nice bit of local history. Easy to find and a nice walk around. Actually in a funky sort of way really quite wonderful
Written November 4, 2023
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ROCruiser
Claremont, CA4,569 contributions
Apr 2022
The only sight in Quartzite that we visited on our overnight stay in town. Son was a history major and I am into local history so this fit us fine. Interesting story of Hi Jolly and the cemetery makes it a good place to visit when in town. There's not much around so we spent almost an hour there just checking out the place.
Written July 5, 2022
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Golde66
16 contributions
Jan 2022
Historic Site in the middle of the cemetery where many Quartzsite Pioneer Families are interred. Monument is the starting point for the self-guided Quartzsite Camel Tour. See tour details on Trip Advisor.
Written April 20, 2022
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TheLeongOhana
United States7,505 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This was a unique pit stop on our way to Tucson.
This cemetery was quite old and dominated by the pyramid dedicated to Hi Jolly who was a Syrian national that helped import camels for the US Calvary. Unfortunately that camel experiment did not pan out but his legacy can be seen all around Quartzsite.
This cemetery was quite old and dominated by the pyramid dedicated to Hi Jolly who was a Syrian national that helped import camels for the US Calvary. Unfortunately that camel experiment did not pan out but his legacy can be seen all around Quartzsite.
Written May 25, 2022
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Heidi D
Lambertville, NJ899 contributions
Sep 2014 • Family
This interesting slice of Americana is worth a detour to those fascinated by US history. In 1856, Secretary of War Jefferson Davis had the idea of transporting freight and people across the desert Southwest on camels -- the US Camel Corps. He imported over 70 camels, plus a Syrian caretaker, Hadji Ali. His nickname was Hi Jolly. The cemetery is the final resting place of Hi Jolly, and contains a monument to him, plus the graves of others who lived in the small town. Another notable is the wife of Jesse James, famous American outlaw. Be sure to pick up a guide, that details many of the lives and deaths of the cemetery's inhabitants. You'll find some fascinating tales (such as one gentleman who spent his 15 days in the town on a drinking himself to death). The excursion takes about 30 minutes and is free.
Written September 4, 2014
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MissMem
Memphis, TN1,103 contributions
May 2021
In the midst of the really VERY HOT town of Quartzsite, AZ is a monument to Hi Jolly. History tells us that this gentleman of Turkish and Greek ancestry brought camels here for the US Cavalry's use in the late 1800s. Having died in Quartzsite, there is a pyramid style memorial with a camel atop to Hi Jolly. His actual name was Hadji Ali Philip Tedro. The cemetery is named after him also. There's always something to learn at these amazing small cemeteries.
Written July 10, 2021
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patti and rick
Quartzsite, AZ17 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
I'd say most people do not know the story of army camels in the desert and this is a quick introduction. spend some time seeing the names of original settlers.
Written May 6, 2019
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misadventureyels
Houma, LA68 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
Interesting stop to learn a bit of history. I thought the length of the informational sign with its bits of unrelated information was comical. Looked like the tomb is also a time capsule.
Written April 23, 2018
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