The military post, established in 1862near downtown Tucson, was moved tothis location in 1873. One of manyactive forts on the Arizona frontier,Lowell served also as a major supplydepot, influencing the economy andsocial life of the community. At itspeak in the 1880's, three companies ofinfantry and two troops of cavalry -more than 250 officers and soldiers- were stationed here. The need forFort Lowell steadily declined afterGeronimo's surrender in 1886 and,despite local protest, it was closedby the army in 1891.
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Fuerte de LowellEl fuerte de militar, establecido cerca del centro de Tucs?n en 1862, se traslader? a este sitio en 1873. Uno de los fuertos m activos en la frontera de Arizona, serv?a tambi?n de almac?n militar moyor, contribuyendo a la vida social y econ?mica de la comunidad. Entre 1880 y 1890, al colmo de su importancia, ten?a tres compa??as de infanter?a y dos de caballer?a - 250 oficiales y solodados. Despu del rendimiento de Ger?nimo en 1886, Lowell hac?a menos falta. A pesar de quejas locales, el ej?rcito lo cerr? en 1891.
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