Douglas, AZ
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About Douglas
- • Singer Linda Ronstadt, known for her diverse vocals, was born in Douglas.
- • The Douglas Daily Dispatch, a newspaper, began publication in 1902.
- • Copper smelting put Douglas on the map in the early 20th century.
- • A tunnel once connected a Douglas saloon to Agua Prieta, Mexico.
- • The 1905 San Rafael Cattle Company strike shaped labor relations in the area.
- • It's named after Dr. James Douglas and incorporated in 1905.
- • With about 15,000 people, it's smaller than its sister city, Agua Prieta.
- • At 4,000 feet, the air is dry, thin, and the sun is strong.
- • Government, retail, and service industries employ many Douglas residents.
- • A serene, border-town feel permeates, steeped in history and resilience.
- • The Arizona Diamondbacks are the closest MLB team, winning the 2001 World Series.
- • Douglas High School's football rivalry with Bisbee is legendary.