Vactor Ranch in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Hacienda Moltacqua
American Quarter Horse Historical Marker
World famous sprinters such as Shue Fly, Joe Reed II and Nobodies Friend ran at Hacienda Moltacqua before Locke sold the property in 1943. This building was Locke's guest home and was used by those attending the races at the track.
American Quarter Horses are competing in races around the world and are in demand for showing, ranch work, rodeo, recreational riding and many other activities. AQHA is the world's largest equine breed registry, with its international headquarters located in Amarillo, Texas.
Erected 1995 by American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum, Amarillo, Texas. (Marker Number AQHHMP #2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the American Quarter Horse Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 32° 15.517′ N, 110° 50.3′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Vactor Ranch. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Vactor Ranch Trail and East Vuelta Rancho Mesquite. Marker is in breezeway at Vactor Ranch Club house on southwest corner. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7216 E Vuelta Rancho Mesquite, Tucson AZ 85715, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Airmen Memorial Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away); Fort Lowell (approx. 2.1 miles away); Cottonwood Lane (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Lowell (approx. 2.1 miles away); Fort Lowell 1873-1891 / Post Hospital (approx. 2.1 miles away); Cavalry Barracks and Band Barracks (approx. 2.1 miles away); Infantry Barracks / Laundresses' Quarters (approx. 2.1 miles away); Post Hospital (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.
More about this marker. The historical marker was originally at the east entrance to The Tack Room resturant. The marker was moved to it's present location when the Tack Room was razed.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,454 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.