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Tucson, too SAHN or TOO sahn, is one of the oldest
towns in the United States. Tucson was originally an
Indian village called Stook-zone, meaning water at
the foot of black mountain.
Tucson officially became part of the United States
with the Gadsden Purchase of 1854. Tucson served as
capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877.
Tucson boasts the best of both worlds...the progress
and innovation of a metropolitan community and the
friendly, caring atmosphere of a small town.
Tucson's rich cultural heritage centers around a
unique blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican
and Anglo-American influences.
Blessed with the natural beauty
of the Sonoran Desert and an unsurpassed climate of
360 sunny days a year, Tucsonans embrace a rare
lifestyle and are committed to preserving that
quality of life.
Tucson's climate varies from the 2400 foot desert
basin to the 9100 foot forests of the Santa Catalina
mountains. The City's dry desert air and winter
sunshine make it a popular health and winter resort.
The City is home to the University of Arizona and
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. |
