Fort Lowell (1)

 (1862-1891) - First established as Post of Tucson 20 May 1862 by Lt. Colonel Joseph R. West, 1st California Volunteer Infantry, in the city of Tucson. Renamed Camp Lowell in 1866. Designated Fort Lowell 5 Apr 1879 after Brigadier General Charles R. Lowell, who was mortally wounded at Cedar Creek, Virginia, 20 Oct 1864. Abandoned 10 Apr 1891.

History
Fort Lowell was a supply depot for the U.S. Army in southern Arizona and a base of operations against hostile Apache Indians between 1873 and 1891. The post was moved several times, moved to the current location 19 Mar 1873.

Current Status
Tucson City Park, some original buildings and ruins, museum.

Sources:
 * , page 14
 * , page 42

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Lowell
 * Photos
 * HABS Fort Lowell Road Vicinity
 * HABS Officers' Quarters
 * HABS Summer Kitchen
 * HABS Post Hospital Ruins