Camp Crittenden - Sonoita, AZ
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Phydux
N 31° 39.520 W 110° 41.828
12R E 528712 N 3502642
A historical marker for Camp Crittenden, AZ. Established 1867 and deactivated 1873.
Waymark Code: WM6KD3
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2009
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A historical marker just west of Sonoita, AZ to commemorate Camp Crittenden. The marker reads:
"Established August 10, 1867. Named Camp Crittenden by Generals orders No. 57 Department of California, September 30, 1867 in honor of Thomas S. Crittenden, COL. 32ND U.S. Infantry Major General U.S. Volunteers. Camp Abandoned June 1, 1873. Established to protect settlements of Babocomari, Sonoita, and Santa Cruz Valleys against Indians. Leading a detachment of troops from Camp Crittenden, Lieut. H. B. Cushing was killed in a skirmish on May 5, 1871 by an Apache war leader from Cochise's band."
Marker Name: Camp Crittenden
Type of history commemorated: Place
County: Santa Cruz
Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
Arizona Highway Department
Year placed: 1968
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