ARIZONA
CITIES
Tucson City Guide Tucson,
nicknamed
the
Old
Pueblo,
is
Arizona's
oldest
city
with
a
unique
blend
of
Indian,
Spanish,
Mexican
and
Anglo
heritages.
It
is
the
second-largest
city
in
the
state.
Tucson
is
a
modern
city
with
high-tech
industries
and
world-class
cultural
events,
yet
it
retains
the
charm
of
its
desert
frontier
roots.
Tucson
is
an
Indian
word
which
translates
as
"water
at
black
mountain."
Located
beside
the
Santa
Cruz
River,
it
has
been
home
to
Indian
Villages
and
farms
for
at
least
2,000
years.
In 1700, Father Kino
established
the
first
Spanish
mission,
San
Xavier,
at
the
Indian
village
of
Bac,
10
miles
south
of
Tucson.
Tucson
was
founded
in
1175
as
a
Spanish
presidio
(or
military
garrison)
to
protect
settlers
from
Apache
raids.
It
was
governed
by
Mexico
from
1821
until
1854
when
the
Gadsden
Purchase
made
it
a
part
of
the
United
States.
Tucson
was
once
the
territorial
capital
of
Arizona.
The
city
is
the
Pima
County
seat
and,
at
an
elevation
of
2,389
feet,
is
known
for
mild
winters.
Classical cultural events include symphony, opera, ballet, dance and theater. Popular arts are represented by country and western, rock, folk and jazz clubs. Sports range from professional baseball, golf and tennis to college programs including the very popular University of Arizona football, baseball and basketball games.
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