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TUCSON'S HISTORIC FORT LOWELL In 1872 Camp Lowell was moved from it's downtown location around Armory Park to an area by the Rillito River and the Pantano Wash. The site was chosen for its water source and abundant vegetation. In 1879 the Camp was given the status of a fort. Fort Lowell was Headquarters for the Sixth United States Cavalry. The Fort became a place of balls, receptions, concerts, dances, and dinners with the citizens of Tucson. In 1886 Geronimo surrendered to General Miles at Fort Lowell. With the Apaches no longer a threat to the community, the fort was abandoned in 1891 and the troops sent to New Mexico to fight in the Indian wars with the Sioux. Today Fort Lowell is a lovely park. During lunch time you will see people taking their lunch break on one of the many picnic tables or by the duck pond, happy children playing on the swings, or folks taking a healthy walk along the many paths. There are signs along the paths to explain the ruins that you will see. OLD FORT LOWELL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION: This association is dedicated to the preservation of the character of the Fort Lowell area. FORT LOWELL MUSEUM: 2900 N. Craycroft Rd, Tucson Arizona. The museum is a branch museum of the ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY The story of FORT LOWELL as told by Rosamond B. Spicer, neighborhood ethno-historian. Click on picture for a larger view and description.          SEARCH TUCSON REAL ESTATE CONTACT ME Julie Nellis, ABR, GRI, e-Pro Associate Broker Long Realty 1890 E. River Rd Tucson, AZ 85718 520-918-3843 RETURN TO HOME PAGE |