On West Esperanza Avenue at West Vananda Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Esperanza Avenue.
Curley School
built 1919
has been listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
January 31, 2008 — — Map (db m195863) HM
On Arizona Route 85 at milepost 44, on the right when traveling north.
Pursuant to judgement rendered in the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Pima, Case no. 30813, The bodies of persons buried in the Old Clarkston Cemetery which lay approximately 1700 feet northwest of this point, have . . . — — Map (db m82935) HM
On La Mina Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Americans first worked the copper deposits at Ajo in 1854, one year after the Gadsden Purchase. These early American miners found abandoned workings and crude mining tools as mute evidence of earlier mining in the district.
During the next half . . . — — Map (db m30802) HM
On La Mina Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Ajo was first located on the ground that later became the open pit mine.
The modern city was founded in its present location in 1917 coincident with the beginning of large scale mining of the copper deposits.
Ajo is the home of the New . . . — — Map (db m30759) HM
The mine manager’s house was built in 1919
by John O. Greenway, General Manager of Calument & Arizona Mining Co. Michael Curley, the first occupant lived here until his retirement in 1939. Of the 14 subsequent managers, 12 lived in this house. It . . . — — Map (db m83227) HM
Tucson Air Museum Foundation
of Pima County
Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Museum
Established May 8, 1986
571st SMS, 390th SMW
Davis-Monthan AFB
Strategic Alert July 1963 – November 1982
National . . . — — Map (db m26926) HM
On Puerto Blanco Drive, on the left when traveling south.
On August 9, 2002
While protecting visitors from harm,
United States Park Ranger
Kris Eggle
Was slain in the line of duty.
His service and sacrifice
To the National Park Service
And the people of this country
Will never be . . . — — Map (db m7003) HM
On Arizona Route 77 at milepost 80, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
For early travelers the road through this canyon was one of the most dangerous in Arizona. Indians attacked lone riders and wagon trains along this route from Tucson to Old Camp Grant on the San Pedro River. Despite the canyon's name, very little . . . — — Map (db m48999) HM
On Tucson Ajo Highway (State Highway 86) near Indian Route 32, on the right when traveling east.
This is a Papago word meaning, mountain shaped like a carrying basket.
Discovery of a pocket of gold and silver ore led to a fabulous boom development here in 1883.
The desert has reclaimed the original site and its suburbs of Logan City, New . . . — — Map (db m7002) HM
Lemmon Rock Lookout Tower was erected in 1928. It is the oldest lookout still in use on the Forest. This general locale has been used as a fire lookout since the Coronado Forest Reserve was established in 1902. The current lookout structure was . . . — — Map (db m55554) HM
Agua Caliente Ranch
In 1873, Peter B. Bain filed the first formal claim to the land surrounding Agua Caliente Spring. Bain and a partner, Marion T. Beckwith, began a dairy cattle operation by bringing cows north from Sonora. Bain built a house, . . . — — Map (db m34592) HM
On East Broadway Boulevard at South 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway Boulevard.
In 1862, Union soldiers took possession of a former Confederate camp located in what is now Armory Park neighborhood. The camp, originally named Military Plaza, was reactivated in 1866 as Camp Lowell. During its occupation, soldiers traveled between . . . — — Map (db m69704) HM
On South 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Camp Lowell was established at this location in 1866 by the U.S. Army in recognition of the strategic military importance of Tucson. The local populace was fearful of Apaches, and the camp provided military protection as well as bringing financial . . . — — Map (db m83013) HM
On South Stone Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This house dating from the 1870s was purchased by Carlos and Beatriz Velasco in 1878. In the same year, Velasco began publication of the newspaper "El Fronterizo," which continued until his death in 1914. This building was the office and print . . . — — Map (db m150194) HM
On South Stone Avenue at West Corral Street, on the right when traveling south on South Stone Avenue.
Named in the late 1860s for the location of the U.S. quartermaster’s corral where Camp Lowell’s military horses were held. The corral was located west of Camp Lowell near South Scott Avenue. — — Map (db m69623) HM
On South Scott Avenue at East 14th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Scott Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished). — — Map (db m69622) HM
On South Scott Avenue at East Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on South Scott Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished). — — Map (db m70214) HM
On South Stone Avenue at West Cushing Street, on the right when traveling south on South Stone Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period for Colonel John Finkle Stone (b. ca.1836-d.1869). He was a colonel in the Union Army and owner of the first house on Stone Avenue at McCormick Street. Stone also operated a mine near Apache Pass, where he . . . — — Map (db m69621) HM
On South Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This cultural center was built through the efforts of the Saturday Morning Music Club. The grand opening October 28, 1927, starred violinist Jascha Heifetz. Many world-renowned artists followed upon the stage and in the galleries while local talent . . . — — Map (db m26442) HM
On South 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Which, under command of Col. Cooke, in the course of their 2,000 mile infantry march to the Pacific coast, arrived and raised the first American flag in Tucson.
December 16, 1846 — — Map (db m27281) HM
On South Main Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Carrillo School was named for the prominent Tucson businessman, Leopoldo Carrillo. During the 1880's, the site contained the Carrillo Gardens, the city's first park with eight acres of spring-fed artificial lakes, gardens and a recreational center. . . . — — Map (db m83016) HM
On West Cushing Street at South Church Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Cushing Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m69562) HM
On South Convent Avenue at West 18th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Convent Avenue.
English
In 1981, two young brothers, Orlando and Diego Mendoza, died when a drunk driver ran a stop sign at this intersection hitting the car in which the two children were riding. Orlando was 2 years old; Diego was 17 months. The . . . — — Map (db m83027) HM
On South Main Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This is the only shrine in the United States dedicated to the soul of a sinner buried in unconsecrated ground. It is affectionately called "El Tiradito"- the castaway. The many legends about its origin all involve a tragic triangle love affair in . . . — — Map (db m83030) HM
On West 18th Street at South Convent Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 18th Street.
1914
Room 6 (originally addressed 202 W. 18th Street, and later 709 S. 8th Avenue), on the southeast corner of the excavated row house on Lot 10 (see map), housed several businesses throughout its history. In 1914, it was a blacksmith shop, . . . — — Map (db m57789) HM
On South Meyer Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named for its founder, Carmen Soto Vásquez, this was one of the first theaters in Tucson devoted exclusively to the presentation of dramatic works in Spanish. From the opening night, May 20, 1915, with a performance of "Cerebro y . . . — — Map (db m83233) HM
On South Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Jewish pioneers, among Arizona's earliest settlers, began arriving in the 1850s and for half a century they worshipped in private homes and rented quarters. In 1904, the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society, now the Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El, . . . — — Map (db m83237) HM
This beautiful highway was made possible by his sincere interest and unceasing efforts. It is dedicated to him and shall be known as"Hitchcock Highway" — — Map (db m30020) HM
On Mt. Lemmon Highway (at milepost 17.4), 18 miles north of East Snyder Road, on the right when traveling north.
You are looking at the San Pedro River Valley. The San Pedro River flows north to the Gila River, which ultimately meets the Colorado River and heads south to Mexico and the Gulf of California. The river supports riparian vegetation that provides . . . — — Map (db m131232) HM
Near East Skyline Drive west of North Campbell Avenue.
Tucson, one of the oldest towns in the United States, was originally developed as a Hohokam Indian Village called Stook-zone, meaning water at the foot of black mountain.
Spanish settlers arrived in the Tucson area in 1776, and fought along . . . — — Map (db m114699) HM
On East Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed in 1928, the tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated as a Tucson Landmark.
The tower's Spanish colonial revival sheathing was designed by Tucson architect Roy Place and added in 1932. . . . — — Map (db m26288) HM
On South Randolph Way at East Camino Campestre, on the right when traveling south on South Randolph Way.
[ Four markers are mounted on the four sides around the base of the monument. ]Side A:
Southern Pacific Railroad Map
Epes commanded the "Randolph Lines" that connected Phoenix and southern Arizona's outlying communities . . . — — Map (db m38936) HM
Memorial to Pedro Allande, first resident commander of the Royal Presidio of Tucson and energetic captain of the Mexican Dragoons, regular Spanish army. Near this site he was wounded severely in his right leg during the attack of May 1, 1782, by 600 . . . — — Map (db m82943) HM
On West Pennington Street, on the right when traveling west.
On November 18, 1867, the Pima County Board of Supervisors created Tucson School District 1. An old adobe building at this location was refitted for classes. Desks and benches were built, new windows were installed in the 25' x 40' classroom, and . . . — — Map (db m83010) HM
On West Broadway Boulevard at North Church Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West Broadway Boulevard.
This park is a memorial to the founding of Tucson. On August 20, 1775, Lt. Col. Don Hugo Oconor, Commandant Inspector of the Frontier Provinces of New Spain, in the company of Fr. Francisco Garces and Lt. Juan Carmona officially established the . . . — — Map (db m83011) HM
On West Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
A small adobe house stood on the south side of this lot when it was purchased by Charlie Brown in 1868. Brown, a pre-Civil War settler and prominent citizen, built the Congress Hall Saloon, the town's most popular gaming place and meeting hall. . . . — — Map (db m83022) HM
On West Congress Street at Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Congress Street.
Originally named “Street of Joy” during Tucson’s Spanish period. In 1869, its name changed to Congress Street, derived from Charles O. Brown’s Congress Hall Saloon. In 1867, Arizona’s territorial capital was moved to Tucson, and Brown’s . . . — — Map (db m70187) HM
On West Congress Street at South Granada Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Congress Street.
Originally named “Street of Joy” during Tucson’s Spanish period. In 1869, its name changed to Congress Street, derived from Charles O. Brown’s Congress Hall Saloon. In 1867, Arizona’s territorial capital was moved to Tucson, and Brown’s . . . — — Map (db m70191) HM
On South Church Avenue at West Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m69589) HM
On North Church Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m186122) HM
On South Church Avenue at West McCormick Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue. Reported missing.
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San Augustín Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city’s first parochial school for girls next to San Augustín. Three years later . . . — — Map (db m186125) HM
On West Congress Street, on the right when traveling east.
The El Paso and Southwestern Railroad, originally owned by the Phelps Dodge Company, was extended from El Paso into Tucson in the fall of 1912. The handsome depot of classical design, featuring a large rotunda with a stained glass dome, was . . . — — Map (db m83028) HM
Near this site on December 16 – 17, 1846, the U.S. 101st Infantry ("Mormon") Battalion under the command of Colonel Philip St. George Cooke peacefully occupied the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson.
Organized in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to . . . — — Map (db m73983) HM
On West Congress Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Fox Tucson Theatre, the country's only southwestern art deco movie palace, was designed by California architect Eugene Durfee. Construction began in 1929 for the Tower Theatre, the crown jewel of the Diamos Brothers Southern Arizona Movie . . . — — Map (db m83033) HM
Memorial to Francisco Garcés, explorer and first Franciscan missionary to the Pima village at the foot of Sentinel Peak. In 1770 Garcés and the Pimas constructed at that site the first substantial building in Tucson, a mission residence with two . . . — — Map (db m83034) HM
On North Granada Avenue at West Congress Street, on the right when traveling south on North Granada Avenue.
Its name derives from the Spanish word meaning “pomegranate.” The area between what is now Interstate-10 and Main Avenue once supported irrigated agricultural fields during Arizona’s Territorial period. — — Map (db m69620) HM
On South Church Avenue at West Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named in 1872 after John A. Jackson (ca 1835-d.1870), a rancher and farmer who lived at the San Pedro settlement near Tucson. On 16 April 1870, he was ambushed and killed by Apache Indians as he returned to his ranch. — — Map (db m83201) HM
On North Stone Avenue at East Pennington Street, on the right when traveling south on North Stone Avenue.
[ Four markers are mounted to a four sided kiosk. ]
Side A:
Jácome’s Department
Stores, Inc.
1896 – 1980
This area was the final location of Jácome’s Department Store from 1951 to 1980. For twenty-nine years the people . . . — — Map (db m40049) HM
On this site stood the Catedral de San Agustin, the first church near the Tucson Presidio, Arizona Territory. The adobe and stone structure was built under the direction of Bishop Salpointe in 1883. — — Map (db m51618) HM
On South Church Avenue at West McCormick Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after territorial delegate to Congress, Richard McCormick (b.1832 – d.1901). In the 1870s he sponsored legislative measures to reduce discrimination against Mexicans in the Arizona territory. With . . . — — Map (db m70212) HM
On West Broadway Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Originally named “Flower Alley” during Tucson’s Spanish period, its name was later changed to honor German-born soldier and politician, Charles H. Meyer (b.1829- d.1907). He came to Arizona with the US Army and settled in Tucson in 1858. . . . — — Map (db m69592) HM
On South Church Avenue at West Ochoa Street, on the right when traveling south on South Church Avenue.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period to honor Estevan Ochoa (b.1831 – d.1888), whose ancestors arrived in Mexico with the Cortez expedition. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to a wealthy mining and ranching family. Before settling . . . — — Map (db m70211) HM
On West Congress Street at North Granada Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Congress Street.
Originally located between Granada Avenue and Church Street during Arizona's territorial period, "Post Office Street," was where postmaster and mayor, Mark Aldrich (b.1801 – d.1873) lived and worked. The southwestern half of the street was . . . — — Map (db m70190) HM
Memorial to Elias Pennington, pioneer rancher, farmer, miner, freighter and lumberman. In 1857, he came from Texas with his twelve children settling in various locations around southern Arizona for several years. Near this site, in 1863, Pennington . . . — — Map (db m82942) HM
On East Pennington Street at North Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Pennington Street.
Named in the late 1600s after the route connecting Tucson’s Presidio with mission San
Cosme de Tucson. The street was also called Calle del Arroyo, referencing the arroyo
immediately south of the presidio walls. The street was renamed in 1871 to . . . — — Map (db m69816) HM
Near Church Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
The first Pima County Courthouse, a single-story adobe structure built in 1868, was replaced in 1881 by a large two-story stone and red brick victorian building which, in turn, was removed in 1928 to make way for the present structure. This . . . — — Map (db m55222) HM
One of the few remaining sites which recall the Mexican heritage of Tucson, it acquired its name after the Gadsden Purchase (1854) as the terminus of the wagon road joining Tucson to the territorial capital, then at Mesilla. When San Agustin, the . . . — — Map (db m83208) HM
The largest plaza within the Spanish presidio of San Agustin del Tucson, founded in 1775, this area was originally used for military formations and drill. After construction of the first Pima County courthouse (1870), the name was changed to Court . . . — — Map (db m83209) HM
On West Pennington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Near this site was the southwest corner of the adobe wall that surrounded the Spanish Presidio, an enclosure of 11 ¼ acres which included most of the present city – county governmental complex and the Art Museum block. Tucson was the largest . . . — — Map (db m83214) HM
On North Stone Avenue at East Pennington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Stone Avenue.
Façade restoration
44 North Stone Avenue
Original Architect - Roy Place (1887-1950)
Rededicated September 2010
Pima County 2004 Bond Funds
Façade restored to original 1929
design and appearance
Pima County Board of Supervisors
Ann . . . — — Map (db m84246) HM
This disc marks the southeast corner of the old adobe wall that protected Tucson from the Indians in the early days - prior to 1845
Moved to this location in 1955 — — Map (db m26461) HM
On East Congress Street at Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Congress Street.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period after businessman and Tucson pioneer, William F. Scott (b.1831-d. ca.1914). In the 1870s, he operated a flour mill adjacent to his home at the corner of Main and McCormick (since demolished). — — Map (db m69817) HM
On West Ochoa Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported missing.
An adobe building at this site housed Arizona's Government from 1868 – 1877, when Tucson was capitol of the territory. One of the meeting rooms of this second territorial capitol became the home of the pioneer Drachman family.
Source: . . . — — Map (db m51454) HM
The earliest documents for this property indicate that the pioneering Sosa family lived here in the 1850s. In 1878, Manuela Sosa and her husband, Michael McKenna, sold the property to Jesús Suárez de Carrillo, wife of businessman Leopoldo Carrillo, . . . — — Map (db m83228) HM
Excavations beneath this lawn in 1998 located the west adobe wall of the Tucson Presidio and a portion of the presidio blacksmith shop. The tower at the southwest corner remains buried beneath the nearby city hall parking lot. Soldiers stood guard . . . — — Map (db m83230) HM
On North Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period for Colonel John Finkle Stone (b. ca.1836-d.1869). He was a colonel in the Union Army and owner of the first house on Stone Avenue at McCormick Street. Stone also operated a mine near Apache Pass, where he . . . — — Map (db m69702) HM
On this site stood the first Presbyterian Church, and the second Protestant Church in Arizona. It was organized in 1874 for Presbyterian Missions in the Territories by the Reverend Sheldon Jackson and constructed by the Reverend J. A. Anderson, with . . . — — Map (db m83238) HM
Front of monument:
World War II
December 16, 1944
January 25, 1945
Triumph of Courage
Rear of monument:
The Battle of the Bulge
was fought by the U.S. Army in the heavily forested Ardennes region of eastern . . . — — Map (db m83246) WM
In honor and memory
of the 616 Arizonans
who gave their todays
for our tomorrows
during the Vietnam War.
Adair Dallas T Jr ∙ Adikai Alvin Jr ∙ Aguayo Oscar Jr ∙ Aguilar James D ∙ Aguirre Filberto Jr ∙ . . . — — Map (db m83248) WM
On West Alameda Street at North Main Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Alameda Street.
Named Calle de las Milpas ("Road Which Leads to the Corn Fields") during Tucson’s Spanish period; the street linked the presidio with adjacent agricultural fields. Renamed Cemetery Street in the mid-1800s, the street was the main thoroughfare . . . — — Map (db m83008) HM
On East Alameda Street at North Scott Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Alameda Street.
Named Calle de las Milpas ("Road Which Leads to the Corn Fields") during Tucson’s Spanish period; the street linked the presidio with adjacent agricultural fields. Renamed Cemetery Street in the mid-1800s, the street was the main thoroughfare . . . — — Map (db m83009) HM
On West Council Street at North Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Council Street.
Although they share the same alignment, during Arizona's Territorial period, Council Street and Miltenberg Street were divided by Stone Avenue. The alignment between Stone Avenue and Meyer Street was named Council Street, in reference to Tucson's . . . — — Map (db m69635) HM
On North Court Avenue at West Council Street, on the right when traveling north on North Court Avenue.
In 1856, Tucson’s presidio walls made navigating the local streets difficult. In an effort to circumvent the walls and avoid having to re-enter the presidio through the main gate, a section of the south wall was opened and Court Street was . . . — — Map (db m69632) HM
On North Main Ave., on the right when traveling north.
E.N. Fish came to Arizona as an enterprising merchant in 1865. Three years later he built this adobe house which served as the family residence for the next half century. Fish developed many successful businesses and his wife Maria was prominent in . . . — — Map (db m83026) HM
On West Franklin Street at North Church Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Franklin Street.
Named in the 1870s after the military scout and surveyor, Charles Franklin (b. ca.1844-d.1924). In 1871, he served as a scout for General Crook, and a year later, helped Sidney W. Foreman complete the first formal survey of Tucson. “Charles . . . — — Map (db m69698) HM
On North Granada Avenue at Paseo Redondo, on the right when traveling north on North Granada Avenue.
Its name derives from the Spanish word meaning “pomegranate.” The area between what is now Interstate-10 and Main Avenue once supported irrigated agricultural fields during Arizona’s Territorial period. — — Map (db m69703) HM
On North Main Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Hiram Sanford Stevens came west as a soldier, settling in Tucson in 1856. Three years later, he married Petra Santa Cruz, great granddaughter of a Spanish Pioneer. In 1865 the couple built this residence, which featured an . . . — — Map (db m83199) HM
Commandant Inspector
of the
Interior Provinces of New Spain
Hugo O'Conor
Founder of the
Presidio San Agustin de Tucson
August 20, 1775
Hugh O'Conor was born in Ireland in 1734 during a time in Irish history when England . . . — — Map (db m31548) HM
On North Meyer Avenue at West Telles Street, on the right when traveling north on North Meyer Avenue.
This adobe house incorporates portions of one of the oldest standing structures in Tucson. The two west rooms are believed to have been built before the Gadsden Purchase of 1854. Four front rooms were added in 1879.
The house was named for . . . — — Map (db m83202) HM
On West Washington Street near North Meyer Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This house is named for its first known residents, living here in 1868. Although construction dates are not known, the Washington Street wing lies along the course of the Presidio wall, completed in 1783. Leonardo Romero, a carpenter whose shop . . . — — Map (db m83203) HM
The main gate of the presidio was located near what is now Alameda Street, just north of this spot. The gate was built from mesquite timbers and had a platform above, where a guard stood watch. In the late 1860's, the families of Milton Duffield, . . . — — Map (db m83204) HM
On North Main Avenue at West Paseo Redondo, on the right when traveling south on North Main Avenue.
From the 1860s to the early 1900s, many of the wealthiest families in Tucson built homes along Main Avenue (El Camino Real), from Alameda Street north to 6th Street. "La vecindad cerca del centro" or, "the neighborhood near downtown" soon earned the . . . — — Map (db m83205) HM
On North Meyer Avenue at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on North Meyer Avenue.
Originally named “Flower Alley” during Tucson’s Spanish period, its name was later changed to honor German-born soldier and politician, Charles H. Meyer (b.1829- d.1907). He came to Arizona with the US Army and settled in Tucson in 1858. . . . — — Map (db m69696) HM
On West Alameda Street, on the right when traveling east.
Born Segno, Italy, 1645 – Educated at Jesuit Colleges
Entered society of Jesus, 1665 – His petition to be sent upon
a distant and dangerous mission granted, 1678 – Began missionary labors in Lower California, April 1, 1683 . . . — — Map (db m26394) HM
On West Alameda Street, on the right when traveling west.
Once an open space, this area was within the original Spanish presidio. The plaza was probably named in the Mexican years (1821-1854), when soldiers drilled here. Saddle horses for the troops were stabled along the north side, next to the presidio . . . — — Map (db m83210) HM
On North Main Avenue at West Paseo Redondo, on the right when traveling south on North Main Avenue.
For about 80 years, the adobe walls of the Tucson Presidio protected the residents of the area from attacks by Apache groups, who opposed Spanish and Mexican peoples and their native allies beginning in the 1600s. The Spanish military designated the . . . — — Map (db m83211) HM
On North Main Avenue at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Avenue.
This marker locates the northwest corner of the adobe wall which surrounded the Royal Spanish Presidio San Agustín del Tucson. In 1776 the new outpost was garrisoned by seventy Spanish cavalry troopers and Indian scouts, transferred from . . . — — Map (db m83212) HM
On North Church Avenue at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on North Church Avenue.
This marker locates the northeast corner of the adobe wall which surrounded the Royal Spanish Presidio San Agustin del Tucson. It is thought that a bastion, used as a lookout and as a defensive position, stood here. The site was excavated in 1954 by . . . — — Map (db m83213) HM
On Saint Marys Road at North Granda Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Saint Marys Road.
Named in 1880 in reference to Arizona’s first hospital, Saint Mary’s Hospital. Established by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the hospital housed 11 patients, four sister-nurses, and one doctor. — — Map (db m70791) HM
On North Court Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The Siqueiros-Jácome family built this adobe brick structure between the mid-1860's and the late 1870's. It is an example of a Sonoran row house. Built close to the street with an interior courtyard, the house has flat saguaro rib and packing crate . . . — — Map (db m51494) HM
On North Stone Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Named during Arizona’s Territorial period for Colonel John Finkle Stone (b. ca.1836-d.1869). He was a colonel in the Union Army and owner of the first house on Stone Avenue at McCormick Street. Stone also operated a mine near Apache Pass, where he . . . — — Map (db m69700) HM
