Historic Fourth Avenue in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Toole Avenue

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013

1. Toole Avenue Marker

Inscription. 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. It is in Historic Fourth Avenue. 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 at or near this postal address: 400 E Toole Ave, 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… (about 400 feet away); Locomotive 1673 / Locomotora 1673 (about 400 feet

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away); Historic Fourth Avenue Underpass (about 500 feet away); Fourth Avenue Underpass (about 500 feet away); Coronado Hotel (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, October 27, 2013

2. Toole Avenue Marker

Toole Avenue image. Click for full size.

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 613 times since then and 28 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.