Tucson is commonly known as "The Old Pueblo". While the exact origin of this nickname is uncertain, it is commonly traced back to Mayor R. N. "Bob" Leatherwood. When rail service was established to the city on March 20, 1880, Leatherwood celebrated the fact by sending telegrams to various leaders, including the President of the United States and the Pope, announcing that the "ancient and honorable pueblo" of Tucson was now connected by rail to the outside world. The term became popular with newspaper writers who often abbreviated it as "A. and H. Pueblo". This in turn transformed into the current form of "The Old Pueblo". COUNT 5
QSN1 Who is thought to have led to calling Tucson 'The Old Pueblo'? ANS1 Mayor R. N. "Bob" Leatherwood QSN2 When did Tucson get a railroad? ANS2 March 20, 1880 QSN3 What did Leatherwood call Tucson in a telegram? ANS3 "ancient and honorable pueblo" QSN4 How did newspapers abbreviate Leatherwood's phrase? ANS4 "A. and H. Pueblo" QSN5 Who were among the recipients of Leatherwood's telegram? ANS5 the President of the United States and the Pope