Downtown in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
La Catedral de San Agustin
1863 – 1897
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 32° 13.288′ N, 110° 58.359′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Congress Street and North Church Avenue. Marker is in the northeast corner of Veinte De Augosto Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. August 20th Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Convent Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza de la Mesilla (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles O. Brown House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garcés Footbridge (about 300 feet away); Meyer Street (about 400 feet away); Fox Tucson Theatre (about 400 feet away); Congress Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.
Regarding La Catedral de San Agustin. This church, used by Arizona'a first bishop, Jean Baptiste Salpointe of France, was abandoned after a new church of Saint Augustine was built in 1897 on the site of today's Cathedral.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 857 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 14, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.