| Tucson is known as the "Old Pueblo". A colorful history suggests that the area has been inhabited for over 8,000 years. A walled Presidio was created August 20, 1775, near the center of downtown, by Irishman, Hugh O'Connor, and a Colonel in the Spanish Army. The original wall no longer stands, but is commemorated in the historic El Presidio neighborhood. Tucson, a first class desert city with an estimated population of 491,750, was noted as one of the fastest growing cities in the nation at the turn of the century. A unique mixture of Native Indian, Spanish, Mexican and Western Pioneer culture makes up a very fascinating blend. |
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| G R R R E A T! ARIZONA TRIVIA... Arizona State Capital: Phoenix Area: 114,006 square miles Covered by Water: 364 square miles Entered the Union: February 14, 1912 Origin of the Name: Native American word "Arizonac," - "Little Spring" Nickname: The Grand Canyon State Motto: Ditat Deus - "God Enriches" Tree: Palo Verde Bird: Cactus Wren |
Flower: Saguaro Cactus Blossom Land Ownership: Only 17% of Arizona land is privately owned. State & Federal Government, U. S. Forest Service, Park Service, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs manage the majority of the land. |
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