World War I Memorial - Tucson, AZ
Posted by: leadhiker
N 32° 13.153 W 110° 58.100
12S E 502984 N 3564734
Marker is located in Armory Park.
Waymark Code: WMBV18
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2011
Views: 11
Inscription:
1917 World War 1918
Dedicated to Those
Who Served
Lest We Forget
Camp Lowell was established at this location in 1866 by the U.S. Army in recognition of the strategic military importance of Tucson. The local populace was fearful of Apaches, and the camp provided military protection as well as bringing financial benefits to the residents of Tucson.