Camp Crittenden
Camp Crittenden (1868-1873) - First established 4 Mar 1868 by Captain Stephen G. Whipple and first garrisoned by Company H and K, 32nd U.S. Infantry and Company C and K, 1st U.S. Cavalry. Named after Col. Thomas L. Crittenden, 32nd U.S. Infantry. Abandoned in 1873.
Camp Crittenden History
Established to protect settlers from hostile Indian attacks in 1868. Site was abandoned 1 Jun 1873 because it was unhealthy.
Current Status
Roadside marker only.
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Location: Highway 82, Arizona. Maps & Images Lat: 31.6612008 Long: -110.7006385 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 36
Links:
- North American Forts - Camp Crittenden
- Wikipedia - Fort Crittenden
- Legends of America - Camp Crittenden
Visited: 2 Nov 2009
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