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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BI9_stone-avenue_Tucson-AZ.html
Named during Arizona's Territorial period for Colonel John Finkle Stone (b. ca.1836-d.1869). He was a colonel in the Union Army and owner of the first house on Stone Avenue at McCormick Street. Stone also operated a mine near Apache Pass, where he…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BI8_granada-avenue_Tucson-AZ.html
Its name derives from the Spanish word meaning "pomegranate." The area between what is now Interstate-10 and Main Avenue once supported irrigated agricultural fields during Arizona's Territorial period.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BHG_meyer-street_Tucson-AZ.html
Originally named "Flower Alley" during Tucson's Spanish period, its name was later changed to honor German-born soldier and politician, Charles H. Meyer (b.1829- d.1907). He came to Arizona with the US Army and settled in Tucson in 1858. While liv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BHD_convent-street_Tucson-AZ.html
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San August?n Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city's first parochial school for girls next to San August?n. Three years later t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BHC_jackson-street_Tucson-AZ.html
Named in 1872 after John A Jackson (ca 1835-d.1870), a rancher and farmer who lived at the San Pedro settlement near Tucson. On 16 April 1870, he was ambushed and killed by Apache Indians as he return to his ranch.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BGN_convent-street_Tucson-AZ.html
Named in 1869 for the convent located adjacent to San August?n Cathedral. When the seven Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet finally arrived in 1870, they opened the city's first parochial school for girls next to San August?n. Three years later t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BGM_cushing-street_Tucson-AZ.html
Named in 1872 for First Lieutenant Howard B. Cushing (b.1838- d.1871). During his early military career, Cushing participated in many notable Civil War battles, including Shiloh, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and Hatcher's Run. In 1871, while in purs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19PH_tucsonans-killed-in-action_Tucson-AZ.html
Top row:Pfc. Corbett B. Robertson, Pfc. Emilio A. Ramirez, Pfc. Raymond C. Hubbard, Sgt. Jesus R. Carrasco, Pfc. Richard L. Nickles, Pfc. Joe M. Valenzuela
Bottom Row:Sgt. Johnson McAfee, Pfc. Manuel H. Moreno, Sgt. Raul B. Babasa, Pfc. Malcolm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19LL_the-korean-war-memorial_Tucson-AZ.html
Side A:We were those whomothers did not want to be.We went where others feared to go and didwhat others feared to do.June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
Side B:The United States MarinesSgt Raul B. Babasa · Sgt Jesus R. Carrasco · Pfc Ra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19LK_these-immortal-chaplains_Tucson-AZ.html
Catholic, Protestant, JewishInterfaith in ActionLt. Goode - Lt. PolingLt. Fox - Lt. Washington
Sacrificed their lives for men of all faithsFebruary 3, 1943