Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac

The Presidio of San Ignacio de Túbac or Fort Tubac was a Spanish built fortress. The fortification was established by the Spanish Army in 1752 at the site of present-day Tubac, Arizona. Its ruins are preserved in the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park.

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Type: Archaeological site
Description: New Spanish XVIII century fort in Arizona, USA
Also known as: “Fort San Ignacio de Tubac” and “Tubac Presidio”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Old Tubac Schoolhouse and Otero Hall.

Old Tubac Schoolhouse

Historic building

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Old Tubac Schoolhouse is a historic building.

Otero Hall

Museum

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Otero Hall is a museum.

St. Ann’s Catholic Church

Church

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tubac and Carmen.

Tubac

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Tubac is a small town in South Central Arizona. In the mid-20th century an art school was established here, and today it is known primarily as an artists' colony, drawing visitors to its many art galleries as well as to the nearby Spanish missions.

Carmen

Hamlet

Carmen is a populated place situated in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. Carmen is part of the Tumacacori-Carmen census-designated place. It has an estimated elevation of 3,271 feet above sea level. Carmen is situated 1½ miles south of Presidio San Ignacio de Tubac.