Patagonia, Arizona

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The Patagonia Depot

The New Mexico and Arizona Railroad which served Patagonia, was built by the Santa Fe in 1881-82 and was operated after 1897 by the Southern Pacific. The last portion of this line, terminating at Patagonia, was abandoned in 1962.

The Patagonia Depot building dates from the turn of the century. In 1963 the Patagonia-Sonoita Rotary club saved it from demolition and began a continuing effort to preserve it. Since 1974 the City of Patagonia has used it for municipal offices.

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Mowry Mine

Pioneer producer of silver and lead. Was worked by native labor under the direction of the Jesuits; later by the Mexicans before the Gadsen Purchase. Was acquired by Lt. Sylvester Mowry in 1859. Produced some lead for the Confederacy. Nearby ghost town and cemetery are reminders of frequent indian raids.