Barrio Viejo in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Cushing Street

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 20, 2013

1. Cushing Street Marker

Inscription. Named in 1872 for First Lieutenant Howard B. Cushing (b.1838- d.1871). During his early military career, Cushing participated in many notable Civil War battles, including Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Hatcher’s Run. In 1871, while in pursuit of Apache leader Cochise, Lieutenant Cushing was killed by Apache Indians.

Erected 2013 by City of Tucson Historic Preservation Office.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 32° 13.026′ N, 110° 58.345′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Barrio Viejo. It is at the intersection of West Cushing Street and South Church Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Cushing Street. Marker is on the northwest corner, mounted horizontally in the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 W Cushing St, Tucson AZ 85701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in the Sonoran Desert,

and in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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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 walking distance of this marker: Teatro Carmen (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCormick Street (about 400 feet away); Stone Avenue (about 600 feet away); El Tiradito (about 700 feet away); Corral Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scott Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Temple of Music and Art (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carrillo Intermediate School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Convent Street (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 20, 2013

2. Cushing Street Marker

View south across Cushing Street.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 20, 2013

3. Cushing Street Marker

View north from Cushing Street.

Cushing Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013

4. Cushing Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 933 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 29, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.