Fort Lowell
The military post, established in 1862
near downtown Tucson, was moved to
this location in 1873. One of many
active forts on the Arizona frontier,
Lowell served also as a major supply
depot, influencing the economy and
social life of the community. At its
peak in the 1880's, three companies of
infantry and two troops of cavalry -
more than 250 officers and soldiers
- were stationed here. The need for
Fort Lowell steadily declined after
Geronimo's surrender in 1886 and,
despite local protest, it was closed
by the army in 1891.
Spanish Translation Marker
Fuerte de Lowell
El fuerte de militar, establecido cerca del centro de Tucsón en 1862, se trasladeró a este sitio en 1873. Uno de los fuertos más activos en la frontera de Arizona, servía también de almacén militar moyor, contribuyendo a la vida social y económica de la comunidad. Entre 1880 y 1890, al colmo de su importancia, tenía tres compañías de infantería y dos de caballería – 250 oficiales y solodados. Después del rendimiento de Gerónimo en 1886, Lowell hacía menos falta. A pesar de quejas locales, el ejército lo cerró en 1891.
Marker can be reached from North Craycroft Road near East Glenn Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
