Santa Cruz County, Arizona Genealogy

United StatesArizona Santa Cruz County

History
Santa Cruz County lies directly south of Tucson and Pima Counties. The town of Nogales is a major border crossing between the United States and Mexico, and is part of a 'twin border city' situation. Nogales is also the county seat.

A river runs north out of Mexico towards Tucson, also named the Santa Cruz.

The historic Catholic mission near Tubac on I-19 is significant in the history of the area. However, any records that were produced when this was actively a community and an active parish are not kept there, but may be with the Diocese in Tucson. Other missions are also nearby, mainly San Xavier which is in Pima County closer to Tucson.

Parent County
1899--Santa Cruz County was created 15 March 1899 from Pima and Cochise Counties. County seat: Nogales

Neighboring Counties

 * Cochise
 * Pima

Cemeteries
Arizona Cemetery Transcription and Photo Project

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Nogales

Vital Records
Many early marriages are listed on the Western States Marriage Index.

The Tumacacori National Historical Parkhas created a website with searchable Spanish Mission Records as well as an annotated bibliography of the Tohono O'odham (Papago Indians). Along with transcribed marriage records from the Cathedral of Culiacan in spanish, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

Societies and Libraries
Pimeria Alta Historical Society 136 North Grand Ave. Nogales, AZ 85621 PO Box 2281 Nogales, AZ 85628 Telephone 520-287-4621 Hours 10-4 Thurs.-Sat

Family History Centers
Introduction to Family History Centers Nogales Arizona Family History Center

Nogales Arizona 621 W Green Pl Nogales, Santa Cruz, Arizona, United States Telephone: 520-281-0368

This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, Family History Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries.

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog
 * Santa Cruz County, Arizona Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)