Tubac Presidio, Spanish colonial fort ruins in Tubac, Arizona.
The stone and adobe foundations of military quarters, walls, and plaza floor remain visible at this archaeological site in Santa Cruz County.
The Spanish Crown established this military outpost in 1752 to protect settlers and maintain control over the northern frontier of New Spain.
The site combines Native American, Spanish colonial, and Mexican architectural elements, reflecting different periods of occupation through recovered artifacts.
The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, with guided tours explaining the archaeological discoveries.
The excavated sections include the original printing press location of The Weekly Arizonian, the first newspaper published in Arizona Territory.
Location: Santa Cruz County
Location: Tubac
Inception: 1752
GPS coordinates: 31.61212,-111.04643
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:53
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