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Douglas, Arizona
The city of Douglas, AZ was established in 1901 and was founded as the site
of a copper smelter. Today, Douglas is an important commercial border
crossing point and has numerous landmarks in the National Register of
Historic Places.
Among the many attractions in Douglas are the historic Gadsden Hotel, the EP & SW Railroad Depot, the business district, Church Square and Castro park and surrounding residential areas. These areas are reachable as a walking tour of the city. Other historic landmarks include the Slaughter Ranch and Douglas Airport, the first international airport in the Americas. The visitors center is next to the depot and is clearly marked. Pan American Drive is the road to the border crossing with Mexico.
Major activities in the Douglas area include manufacturing, import/export, shopping centers and Cochise College.
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Accommodations:
Gadsden Hotel
Motel 6
Restaurants:
Several located throughout the community.
Bank/ATM:
Bank One-Downtown
Health Care: Southeast Arizona Medical Center
Mayor: Ray Borane
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