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Tucson ( / ˈtuːsɒn / TOO-son; O'odham: Cuk Ṣon; Spanish: Tucsón) [ 1] is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States, [ 7] and is home to the University of Arizona. It is the second-largest city in Arizona behind Phoenix, with a population of 542,629 in the 2020 United States census, [ 8] while the population of ...
In 1854, Tucson, along with much of the surrounding area, was purchased from Mexico by the United States in the Gadsden Purchase and was made part of the New Mexico Territory. President Lincoln created the Arizona Territory in 1863, and Tucson was named capitol from 1867 to 1877. On February 14, 1912, Arizona became the 48th state in the United ...
Motor vehicle Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Tucson (NX4, SWB) PHEV Overview Manufacturer Hyundai Also called Hyundai JM (Japan; 2004–2009) Hyundai ix35 (2009–2015) Production 2004–present Model years 2005–present Body and chassis Class Compact crossover SUV (C) Body style 5-door SUV Layout Front engine, front-wheel-drive Front engine, all-wheel-drive The Hyundai Tucson is a compact crossover ...
1732 – Mission San Xavier del Bac founded by Jesuits near present-day Tucson. [ 1] 1776 – Presidio San Augustin del Tucson (military outpost) established. [ 1] 1779 – December 6: First Battle of Tucson. 1782. May 1: Second Battle of Tucson. December 25: Third Battle of Tucson (1782).
The Ronstadt House – built in 1904 and located at 607 N. 6th Ave. The House was designed and built for Fredrick Ronstadt, a Tucson pioneer, wagon maker, hardware company owner, and Tucson's first automobile dealer. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1979, reference: #79000423.
Tucson International Airport ( IATA: TUS, ICAO: KTUS, FAA LID: TUS) is a civil-military airport owned by the City of Tucson 8 miles (7.0 nmi; 13 km) south of downtown Tucson, in Pima County, Arizona, United States. [ 1 ] It is the second busiest airport in Arizona, after Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport .
The Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park ranges from an elevation of 2,180 to 4,687 ft (664 to 1,429 m) and contains 2 biotic communities, desert scrub, and desert grassland. Average annual precipitation is approximately 10.27 in (26.1 cm). Common wildlife include the coyote, Gambel's quail, and desert tortoise.
Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón was a presidio ( colonial Spanish fort) located within Tucson, Arizona, United States. The original fortress was built by Spanish soldiers during the 18th century and was the founding structure of what became the city of Tucson. After the American arrival in 1846, the original walls were dismantled, with the ...