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 Colonel Thomas L. Crittenden, 32nd U.S. Infantry. Abandoned in 1873. Also known as Fort Critternden.



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 in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

See Also:
 * Arizona Santa Cruz Valley Fortifications

Sources:
 * , page 36
 * , page 11-12

Links:
 * North American Forts - Camp Crittenden
 * Wikipedia - Fort Crittenden
 * Legends of America - Camp Crittenden