(The Wishing Shrine)
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 the early 1870s. The mysterious powers of "El Tiradito" are still an important part of local Mexican lore and culture. This site is on the National Register of Historic Places.| HM Number | HM11CX |
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| Series | This marker is part of the Arizona: The Presidio Trail series |
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| Year Placed | 1988 |
| Placed By | Tucson Historical Committee and Arizona Historical Society |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 at 10:01am PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 12S E 502399 N 3564400 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 32.21620000, -110.97453333 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 32° 12.972', W 110° 58.472' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 32° 12' 58.32" N, 110° 58' 28.32" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 520 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 418 S Main Ave, Tucson AZ 85701, US |
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