West University in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Eusebio Francisco Kino, S. J.
1645-1711
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 19, 2010
1. Eusebio Francisco Kino, S. J. Marker
Explorer of Northwestern New Spain,
Cartographer, historian and mission builder.
The other original casting, representing Arizona,
is located in the capitol, Washington, D.C.
Sculptor-Suzanne Silvercruys
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Exploration.
Location. 32° 13.989′ N, 110° 57.459′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in West University. Marker is on East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 949 East 2nd Street, Tucson AZ 85719, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Campbell Greenway (within shouting distance of this marker); University Streetcar Line (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Main (approx. ¼ mile away); Cannon-Douglass Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); George E. P. Smith Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S.S. Arizona 1916 - Wilber L. "Bill" Bower U of A Outstanding Achievement Awards (approx. 0.3 miles away); USS Arizona Mall Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bicentennial Moon Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.
this page online
More about this marker. Marker is just to the left of the Arizona Historical Society Museum entrance.
Also see . . . Kino Heritage Society. (Submitted on December 2, 2019.)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 19, 2010
2. Eusebio Francisco Kino, S. J. Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 19, 2010
3. Eusebio Francisco Kino, S. J. Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner
4. An Eusebio Francisco Kino Marker Located in Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix
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
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 February 1, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,310 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 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.
