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1691

Tohono O’odham invite Father Eusebio Francisco Kino, a black-robed Jesuit priest, to Tucamacori.

1751 – 1753

O’odham factions rebel against Spain, which builds a presidio (military post) at Tubac to defend it’s interests.

1757

Jesuits oversee the raising of an adobe church at Tumacacori, a visita (mission without a resident priest).

1767 – 1768

Jesuits are expelled from New Spain.

Tumacacori becomes cabecera (headquarters) for the gray-robed Franciscans.

1800 – 1820

Foundations are laid for a new church.

Progress is intermittent.

Cattle are sold to pay for the completion of the church.

1821 – 1824

Upper walls, roof, sanctuary dome and baptistry completed.

The church is dedicated for use.

1821 – 1828

Mexico achieves independence in 1821; expels all Spanish-born residents, including Tumacacori’s priest in 1828.

1848 – 1856

US-Mexican War ends.

The O’odham leave Tumacacori.

The Tubac presidio is abandoned in 1856.

Sources

Public Pamphlet, 01/2020 ~ Tumacacori National Historical Park, Arizona ~ National Park Service, US Department of the Interior