El Tiradito
Posted by: 
leadhiker
N 32° 12.972 W 110° 58.472
12S E 502399 N 3564400
Perhaps the most unusual of Tucson's historic landmarks is the Mexican religious shrine known as "El Tiradito" (The Outcast), which is dedicated not to a saint, but to a sinner who died violently and dishonorably.
Waymark Code: WM8P7H
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 04/26/2010
Views: 22
This is the only shrine in the United States dedicated to the soul of a sinner buried in unconsecrated ground. It is affectionately called "El Tiradito"- the castaway. The many legends about its origin all involve a tragic triangle love affair in the early 1870s. The mysterious powers of "El Tiradito" are still an important part of local Mexican lore and culture. This site is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Marker Name: Not listed
Type of history commemorated: Not listed
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Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker: Not listed
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