Tubac in Santa Cruz County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Presidio of Tubac
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 26, 2010
1. Presidio of Tubac Marker
in 1752
First Town established in
Arizona by Europeans
Here on March 3, 1859
the Weekly Arizonian was published -- Arizona's
first newspaper.
Erected 1959 by Arizona Newspapers Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1751.
Location. 31° 36.711′ N, 111° 2.813′ W. Marker is in Tubac, Arizona, in Santa Cruz County. It can be reached from Tubac Road near Cll Iglesia Road. Marker is at the entrance to Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tubac AZ 85646, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Juan Bautista de Anza (within shouting distance of this marker); Tubac Presidio (within shouting distance of this marker); Tubac Schools (within shouting distance of this marker); Churches in Tubac (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Debrille Poston (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Baca Float Number 3 (about 400 feet away);
this page online
Regarding Presidio of Tubac. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is now operated by the Friends of the Tubac Presidio Park and Museum. The park is open 7 days a week from 9 am - 5 pm.
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 26, 2010
2. Presidio of Tubac Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, January 26, 2010
3. Presidio of Tubac Marker
Marker and entrance to Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, August 20, 2013
4. Historic Site in Journalism Marker
This new marker will soon be erected in front of the visitor center at the Tubac Presidio State Park.
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 1,152 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on August 23, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on August 23, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
