Presidio of San Bernardino

Presidio of San Bernardino (1776-1780) - A Spanish presidio established in 1776 by established in 1776 by Irish mercenary, Hugh O'Conor in present day Cochise County, Arizona. Abandoned in 1780. Also known as Presidio de San Bernardino de Terrenate, Fort San Bernardino and Camp San Berdardino Springs.

Current Status

East of Douglas in Cochise County, Arizona

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Location: 16 miles east of Douglas in Cochise County, Arizona. On the west side of the San Bernardino River. Map point is approximate. San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge. Maps & Images Lat: 31.3458 Long: -109.2650 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 3,720' - 3,920'

Sources:

• Moorhead, Max L., The Presidio: Bastion of the Spanish Borderlands, University of Oklahoma Press, Mar 15, 1991 - 304 pages, page 71

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Presidio of San Bernardino
• Wikipedia - Presidio de San Bernardino

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