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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHKK_presidio-wall-pithouse_Tucson-AZ.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHKJ_n-w-corner-adobe-wall-of-spanish-presidio-of-tucson_Tucson-AZ.html
N. W. CornerAdobe Wall of SpanishPresidio of Tucson Marked 1926 by D.A.R.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHKI_s-e-corner-adobe-wall-of-spanish-presidio-of-tucson_Tucson-AZ.html
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
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N.E. CornerAdobe Wall of SpanishPresidio of Tucson Marked 1926 by D.A.R.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHK4_st-columbas-church_Tucson-Meath.html
Diarmuld MacCarroll, High King of Tara, is said to have granted the dun of Cenannus to St Columcille in the 6th century for the purpose of establishing a monastery. This may explain why in 804 the Columban community on the island of Iona (Hebrides…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHK3_temple-of-music-and-art_Tucson-AZ.html
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 talen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHJW_august-20th-park_Tucson-AZ.html
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 lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHJT_pennington-footbridge_Tucson-AZ.html
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, Penningto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHJN_suffolk-street_Tucson-Meath.html
Suffolk Street is an anglicisation of the ancient name Siofac, the meaning of which is today uncertain. The Annals of the Four Masters mentions a fire in 1156 burning the area of Kells from the cross of the gate to Siofoic. The name may be derived…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHJM_catherine-dempsey_Tucson-Meath.html
Here rest the remains ofSilvester O'Dempsey Esq.Who departed this life the 31 Dec. 1817In the 70 year of his ageA Manof the most steady FriendshipUnblemished Integrity extensive charityAndUniversal BenevolenceThis frail Memorial of imperishablereg…
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