Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate, Spanish colonial archaeological site near Tombstone, Arizona, US
The remains of adobe walls and foundations stand on a strategic bluff overlooking the San Pedro River, marking the location of this former Spanish fortress.
Colonel Hugo Oconor established this military garrison in 1775 under King Charles III of Spain to defend against Apache tribes in the northern frontier.
The site contains multiple layers of human occupation, from prehistoric Hohokam settlements through Spanish colonial military presence to early American territorial period.
Visitors can follow an interpretive trail through the site, reading educational signs that explain the construction methods and daily operations of the presidio.
Archaeological excavations between 2007 and 2010 revealed chronometric evidence of separate Sobaipuri, Hohokam, and Archaic settlements beneath the Spanish fortress.
GPS coordinates: 31.75018,-110.20208
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:51
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