El Tiradito
Plaque installed at the El Tiradito “Wishing Shrine” in the Barrio Viejo neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona.
It reads:
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 1870′s. 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.
Shrine is located near the Tucson Convention Center on S. Main Avenue between Cushing Street and Simpson Street.
GPS Coordinates are (Latitude: 32° 12′ 58.668″ N, Longitude: 110° 58′ 28.212″ W)