Douglas, AZ

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.

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