Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Toole Avenue
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013
1. Toole Avenue Marker
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after Tucson’s mayor, Dr. James Toole (b.1824-d.1884). Before serving in politics, he acted as Adjutant General for the Arizona Territory. He was also a surgeon and later a banker. Upon collapse of his bank, Toole took his own life.Erected 2013 by City of Tucson Historic Preservation Office.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 32° 13.37′ N, 110° 58.004′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. Marker is at the intersection of North Toole Avenue and North 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Toole Avenue. Marker is mounted horizontally in the sidewalk, in front of the train station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tucson AZ 85701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Pacific Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Congress (within shouting distance of this marker); Congress Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wyatt Earp Shot Frank Stilwell...
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013
2. Toole Avenue Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013
3. Toole Avenue
View northwest on Toole Avenue. Toole Avenue Marker is at lower right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
