Fort Mason (5)

 (1865-1866) - A U.S. Army post established as Post at Calabasas in 1865 just after the end of the U.S. Civil War by Colonel Charles W. Lewis, 7th California Volunteer Infantry, near Calabasas in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Renamed Fort Mason on 6 Sep 1866. Renamed Camp McKee later in 1866 and abandoned in the fall of 1866.

History
A U.S. Army post established as Post at Calabasas 21 Aug 1865 replacing the Army's post at Tubac. The post was situated on the road south into Sonora, Mexico. First garrisoned by 7th California Volunteer Infantry who were later replaced by regular troops.

Abandoned 1 Oct 1866 after two epidemics hit the post, affecting over one-third of the troops. The garrison was relocated to Camp Cameron in the foothills of the San Rita mountains.

Current Status
No remains, Santa Cruz County, Arizona

Sources:
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 * , page 14

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Mason