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About Douglas

Douglas is a city located in Cochise County, Arizona. The city features a boarder crossing with Mexico as well as a history in mining. Today the city is home to company's the Advanced Call Center Technologies. There are also many stores and restaurants including Carl's Jr., Aaron's Furniture and a Best Western Hotel. The city also recently approved nine border entrances. Students here attend the Douglas Area Public Schools which consist of five elementary schools, two middle school and the Douglas High School. Other Schools in the area include CAS Elementary, Middle and High School, Loretto Catholic School and the Omega Alpha Academy. Douglas is home to many attractions including Chiricahua National Monument, the historic Gadsden Hotel, San Bernadino Ranch, the Douglas Grand Theatre and the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad. Famous people with ties to the city include film director Bill Melendez, songwriter Stan Jones and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Thorton Wilder.

-- Latest Update 2010/07/02 by Mclaren105