Allande Footbridge
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N 32° 13.337 W 110° 58.432
12S E 502462 N 3565074
This marker commemorates Pedro Allande, first resident Commander of the Royal Presidio of Tucson.
Waymark Code: WM654V
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2009
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"Memorial to Pedro Allande, first resident Commander of the Royal Presidio of Tucson and energetic Captain of the Mexican Dragoons Regualar Spanish Army. Near this site he was wounded severely in his his right leg during the attack of May 1, 1782, by 600 warrior Apaches. He dragged himself around the circuit of the sentry posts and continued to direct the defense of Tucson with only 20 Presidial soldiers, saving the infant settlement from total destruction."
The footbridge looks over downtown Tucson which thrives today.
Marker Name: Allande Footbridge
Type of history commemorated: Person
County: Pima
Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
Tucson - Pima County Historical Commission and Arizona Historical Society
Year placed: Not noted
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