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aug 19, 1775 - Founding of Tucson

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El Presidio San Agustin del Tucson is officially founded as a walled fort by Hugo O’Conor and consecrated by Fr. Garces. The Spaniards will use the Tucson presidio as a fortress from Native attacks and a garrison for supplies and military personnel in protecting the SouthWestern territory.

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Date:

aug 19, 1775
Now
~ 249 years ago