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El Presidio in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
 

Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino, S.J.

 
 
Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino,S.J. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010
1. Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino,S.J. Marker
Close up of Inscription across bottom of marker.
Inscription.
Born Segno, Italy, 1645 – Educated at Jesuit Colleges Entered society of Jesus, 1665 – His petition to be sent upon a distant and dangerous mission granted, 1678 – Began missionary labors in Lower California, April 1, 1683 – Among Pimas, March 13, 1687 During 24 years in Pimeria Alta made 50 missionary and exploring expeditions inland - Founded missions – Established ranches – Introduced domestic animals and European plants into Arizona – Made world famous maps – Wrote enduring books. Died 1711, age 66 years, at Magdalena, Sonora, where his body now rests.
 
Erected 1936 by Kino Memorial Association.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionExplorationNotable EventsSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1839.
 
Location. 32° 13.372′ N, 110° 58.504′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in El Presidio. Marker is on West Alameda Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 255 West Alameda Street, Tucson AZ 85701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tucson Old Walled City (a few steps from this marker); Alameda Street (a few steps from this marker);
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Edward Nye Fish House (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Southwest Corner of the Presidio (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Presbyterian Church in Tucson (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidio Wall Camino Real (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.
 
Regarding Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino, S.J.. Earliest pioneer of civilization in the southwest heroic missionary to the Pima Indians intrepid explorer founder of San Xavier del Bac

Erected by the Kino Memorial Association
Frank C. Lockwood, president – 1936 -
Edith O. Kitt, Sec. – Mose Drachman, Treas.

Mahonri Designer & Sculptor
 
Also see . . .
1. Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino. A Wikipedia article on Eusebio Kino (Submitted on January 13, 2010.) 

2. Kino Heritage Society. (Submitted on December 2, 2019.)
 
Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino,S.J. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010
2. Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino,S.J. Marker
Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino,S.J. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 10, 2010
3. Padre-Eusebio-Francisco-Kino,S.J. Marker
Marker with Tucson City Hall in background.
A Related Eusebio Francisco Kino Marker Located in Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner
4. A Related Eusebio Francisco Kino Marker Located in Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix
Egregio civilizador de la Pimeria
para mantener viva su memoria
y fortalecer la amistad y la
comprension entre nuestros dos
estados, Sonora dono esta estatua
a Arizona, en agosto de 1967
siendo gobernadores, respectivemente
el LIC. Luis Encinas
y el Senor Jack Williams.
To maintain alive the memory of the
pioneer civilizer of the Pimeria and to
strengthen the ties of friendship
and comprehension between the peoples of
both states, Sonora presented this
statue to Arizona in August of 1967
being governors,
Lic. Luis Encinas
and Hon. Jack Williams Respective
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,837 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.   4. submitted on February 18, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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