C.H. Cook Memorial Church

The C.H. Cook Memorial Church is a church building in Sacaton built in Spanish Colonial style using adobe and cement construction. The structure had two stories and could accommodate about 400 people in its main hall.

Charles H. Cook brought the first Presbyterian services to Sacaton in 1881, which led to the establishment of this memorial building in 1918. The structure stood for over 100 years as a rare example of regional adobe construction.

The church displays Spanish Colonial Revival elements that connect to regional building traditions. Adobe walls shape its appearance and link it to local construction practices.

The site is accessible to visitors and features a cemetery on the back grounds with several graves. The location is easy to reach and offers a good overview of local history.

The building was one of Arizona's few two-story adobe structures and carried this rarity for generations. A fire destroyed this uncommon structure in 2019.

Location: Sacaton

Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 33.07889,-111.74111

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46