Fort Grant, Former military fortification and state prison in Graham County, Arizona
Fort Grant sits at the southwestern slope of Mount Graham, serving as a correctional facility with multiple security levels for male inmates.
Established in 1872 and named after President Ulysses S. Grant, the fort transformed from a military post during Apache Wars to a state prison in 1973.
The fort maintains records of its military heritage through preserved adobe structures and documentation of conflicts between U.S. forces and Apache warriors.
The facility operates under the Arizona Department of Corrections, accessible via State Route 266, with restricted access for security purposes.
Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan, served at Fort Grant in 1896 before receiving a medical discharge from military service.
Location: Arizona
Inception: 1872
GPS coordinates: 32.62280,-109.94600
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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