Memorial to Francisco Garc, explorer and first Franciscan missionary to the Pima village at the foot of Sentinel Peak. In 1770 Garc and the Pimas constructed at that site the first substantial building in Tucson, a mission residence with two rounded towers for defense. On August 20, 1775, he led Lt. Col. Hugo Oconor to this present site, designated for the founding of the Royal Spanish Presidio of Tucson. Garc and the Pimas helped in the construction of the new presidio. A principal founder of Tucson, he died in the Yuma uprising of 1781.
Spanish Translation Marker
Puente de GarcMemorial a Francisco Garc, explorador y primer misionero franciscano a los Pimas residents al pie del Cerro Centinela. En 1770 Garc y sus Pimas construyeron en ese sitio el primer edificio fuerte en Tucs?n, una casa misional de adobe con dos torreones de defensa. El 20 de agosto, 1775, condujo al Teniente Coronel Hugo Oconor a este sitio actual, se?alado para la fundaci?n del Real Presidio de Tucs?n. Garc y sus Pimas asistieron en la constructi?n del nuevo presidio. Un fundador principal de Tucs?n, se sacrific? en la rebeli?n Yuma de 1781.
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