Patagonia in Santa Cruz County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Patagonia Depot

Photographed by Tim Mello, August 13, 2009

1. Patagonia Depot Marker

Inscription. The New Mexico and Arizona Railroad which served Patagonia, was built by the Santa Fe in 1881-82 and was operated after 1897 by the Southern Pacific. The last portion of this line, terminating at Patagonia, was abandoned in 1962.

The Patagonia depot building dates from the turn of the century. In 1965 the Patagonia-Sonoita Rotary Club saved it from demolition and began a continuing effort to save it. Since 1974 the City of Patagonia has been using it for municipal offices.

Erected by City of Patagonia and Patagonia Rotary Club, and Arizona Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International, and the Southern Pacific Railroad series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 31° 32.432′ N, 110° 45.19′ W. Marker is in Patagonia, Arizona, in Santa Cruz County. It is on McKeown Avenue near 3rd Avenue. Marker is located just a few feet south of old railroad depot mounted on a locally-quarried granite stone. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Patagonia AZ 85624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sky Islands,

in the Sonoran Desert,

in Southeastern Arizona,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

and specifically in the Tucson Metro Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Gadsden Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mowry Mine (within shouting distance of this marker); Cady Hall (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); It's a rare couple who open their backyard to strangers in search of rare birds. (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Ward's Ranch

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(approx. 3.3 miles away); Camp Crittenden (approx. 8.8 miles away); Sonoita Quarter Horse Show and Races (approx. 11 miles away); Little Outfit School (approx. 11 miles away); Mission Guevavi (approx. 12.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Patagonia.

Also see . . . Patagonia Heritage Tile Mural Project 2009. A blog publishing local working group "digging into" the People, Places & Progress to commemorate Arizona State Centennial 1912-2012 (Submitted on November 5, 2009, by Tim Mello of Patagonia, Arizona.)

Additional keywords. Southern Pacific Railroad

Plaque dedicating park to Dr. Delmar Mock image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Mello

2. Plaque dedicating park to Dr. Delmar Mock

38 years of community service to the people of Patagonia.
Dr. Mock recently celebrated his 93th Birthday. His life is the subject of a book, "Fool's Gold"

Patagonia Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 30, 2010

3. Patagonia Depot and Marker

Patagonia Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 30, 2010

4. Patagonia Depot

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 30, 2010

5. Patagonia Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2009, by Tim Mello of Patagonia, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,947 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 5, 2009, by Tim Mello of Patagonia, Arizona. 2. submitted on November 7, 2009, by Tim Mello of Patagonia, Arizona. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 31, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.