Fort Grant, Arizona
State prison and former US Army base / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fort Grant is a state prison and a former United States Army fortification in the U.S. state of Arizona. Fort Grant is located on the southwestern slope of Mount Graham in what is now Graham County. The post is named for Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States.[1]
Quick Facts Coordinates, Type ...
Fort Grant | |
---|---|
Aravaipa Canyon, Arizona | |
![]() Fort Grant, c. 1885 | |
Coordinates | 32°37′26.1″N 109°56′41.7″W |
Type | Army fortification |
Site information | |
Controlled by | ![]() |
Condition | Repurposed as a state prison |
Site history | |
Built | 1872 |
Built by | ![]() |
In use | 1860–1905 |
Battles/wars | Apache Wars |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | ![]() |
Close