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A Spanish Presidio established in 1776 by Irish mercenary, [[Hugh O'Conor]], as part of a network of presidios and missions in present day southern Arizona. These presidios were under constant attack from hostile Apache Indians and were unable to adequately protect themselves much less build and protect any surrounding missions. The southern Arizona presidios included: | A Spanish Presidio established in 1776 by Irish mercenary, [[Hugh O'Conor]], as part of a network of presidios and missions in present day southern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico. These presidios were under constant attack from hostile Apache Indians and were unable to adequately protect themselves much less build and protect any surrounding missions. The southern Arizona presidios included: | ||
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'''Location:''' 16 miles east of Douglas on the Sonora, Mexico side of the border. On the west side of the San Bernardino River. Map point is the | '''Location:''' 16 miles east of Douglas on the Sonora, Mexico side of the border. On the west side of the San Bernardino River. Map point is the Sonora, Mexico location. | ||
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Presidio of San Bernardino (1776-1780) - A Spanish presidio established in 1776 by Irish mercenary, Hugh O'Conor in present day Cochise County, Arizona. Abandoned in 1780. Also later located nearby Camp San Bernardino Ranch and Camp San Berdardino Springs. HistoryA Spanish Presidio established in 1776 by Irish mercenary, Hugh O'Conor, as part of a network of presidios and missions in present day southern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico. These presidios were under constant attack from hostile Apache Indians and were unable to adequately protect themselves much less build and protect any surrounding missions. The southern Arizona presidios included:
The post was abandoned by 1780. Current StatusSixteen miles east of Douglas on the Sonora, Mexico side of the border.
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