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Arizona

Ptah

(34,195 posts) Wed Jun 24, 2026, 08:39 PM 5 hrs ago

Tucson 1776

Tucson 1776

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While the Founding Fathers were declaring their independence in Philadelphia, Tucson was a fledgling fort struggling to survive. Local historians give us a glimpse at life in Southern Arizona in July 1776.

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Tucson 1776 (Original Post) Ptah 5 hrs ago OP

Interesting..my father lived in Cochise county and I've been to Tucson a couple of times..a unique place Deuxcents 3 hrs ago #1

Deuxcents

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1. Interesting..my father lived in Cochise county and I've been to Tucson a couple of times..a unique place

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Wed Jun 24, 2026, 10:00 PM

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