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FORT CRITTENDEN
(1867-1873)
Fort was established August 10, 1867 on Sonoita Creek between Sonoita and Patagonia. Named for Col. Thomas L. Crittenden of 32nd infantry, who had served at Shiloh, Stone River, and Chickamauga in the Civil War. Often confused with the site of Old Fort Buchanan, as is cited by Arizona Places Names, but is not a continuation of that Fort. The fort was established to protect settlers in the Babocomar, Sonoita, and Santa Cruz Valleys. It saw much action during the Apache Wars especially between the years 1870 and 1871. Fort was closed June 1, 1873.
 

Items found on the Arizona and Southwest Index

Old Fort Crittenden, Arizona Territory 1870
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The Military Posts on Sonoita Creek (Fort Buchanan and Camp Crittenden)
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Letters Relating to California Column in Arizona and Post Returns for Fort Apache, Camp Crittenden, and Camp Grant.
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Installations and Persons in Arizona, Quartermaster General.(Fort Crittenden, Camp Date Creek, and Camp Grant)
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