What was Tucson like in 1776? Presidio gives a glimpse back 250 years
- Posted on March 16, 2026
- By The Arizona Republic
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What was Tucson like in 1776? Presidio gives a glimpse back 250 years

Tucson's history began with a Spanish fort, the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, built in 1775, then almost lost.