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

Tubac Schools

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 26, 2010

1. Tubac Schools Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1789, Toribio Otero received the first land grant in this area in exchange for teaching school at his ranch. A school district was established in 1876 and in 1885 T. Lillie Mercer built this school, one of the earliest in Arizona. It was in use until 1965 and is now a part of Tubac Presidio State Park.

Erected by Tubac Historical Society and the Arizona Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 31° 36.741′ N, 111° 2.806′ W. Marker is in Tubac, Arizona, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Calle Iglesia, on the right when traveling east. Marker is inside the wall of Tubac Presidio State Historic Park but, can be viewed from Calle Iglesia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tubac AZ 85646, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Churches in Tubac (a few steps from this marker); Tubac Presidio (within shouting distance of this marker); Presidio of Tubac (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Juan Bautista de Anza (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Debrille Poston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baca Float Number 3 (about 500 feet away); Tubac (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mission San José de Tumacácori (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tubac.

Regarding Tubac Schools. The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is scheduled to close March 29, 2010.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 26, 2010

2. Tubac Schools Marker

Marker and school as viewed from Calle Iglesia.

Tubac School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 30, 2010

3. Tubac School

Tubac School Plaque to left of entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 30, 2010

4. Tubac School Plaque to left of entrance

Interior of Tubac School House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, January 30, 2010

5. Interior of Tubac School House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 977 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.