We are also a short drive away from the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park and a 6 min drive away from the yuma territorial prison state historic park. The yuma quartermaster depot was established in 1864 to maintain supplies for frontier posts in texas, new mexico, arizona, nevada, and utah. This state historic park preserves the commanding officers quarters and the supply depot. Apr 08, 2020 while the center of the world and the pyramid that encompassed it were undoubtedly kitschy, the museum of history in granite impressed us as a noble pursuit. Roberts first established on november 27, 1850, it was originally located in the bottoms near the colorado river, less than a mile below the mouth of the gila. The supplies gathered at the quartermaster depot, which is located along the colorado river, were shipped throughout the southwest via river boats and overland on mule team freight wagons. Our onsite restaurant, the yuma landing, has a large display of historic photos of yuma, including its rich film history. Yuma crossing state historic park is 19 acres atop a bluff, housing the yuma quartermaster depot. From 1864, the yuma quartermaster depot, today a state historic park, supplied all forts in presentday arizona, as well as large parts of colorado and new mexico. This historic park was the site of the yuma quartermaster depot military post in the late 1800s.
Walking from gateway park, past yuma quartermaster depot on 4th avenue, yuma, arizona, 29 june 20, gopro chesty mount. With content from a huge community of contributors, you get the convenience and security of a real print travel guide, but with fresh data and content. We are also close to yuma proving ground ypg, marine corps air station yuma and several medical centers. Army established this depot to furnish frontier posts in the 1860s. Meet up with locals and fellow travelers in yuma quartermaster depot state historic park. The yuma quartermaster depot state historic park is located within the yuma crossing national heritage area, an area that seeks to conserve, enhance, and interpret the. The park serves the dual purpose of sharing the quartermaster depots. Formerly known as the quartermaster depot, the parks various buildings have some interesting exhibits on yumas history and the development of the colorado river. Arizona 3124211 yuma historic quartermaster depot 3124221 marine corps air. The buildings have been preserved and now display exhibits featuring periodcorrect furnishings and historic artifacts like military uniforms and antique vehicles. There was a continuous supply of at least six months worth of clothes, food, ammunition, and other military goods at the depot. Share travel experiences, activities, accommodation and advice. The quartermaster depot was used by the us army to store supplies and distribute them as needed to arizona, nevada, new mexico, utah, and texas.
In 1986 the quartermaster depot and the customhouse became part of the yuma crossing park, later renamed the yuma quartermaster. For a sense of yumas captivating history, spend some time exploring the historic downtown area nearby the shores of the colorado river. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park reception. Supplies and cargo were provided from here, transferred to river steamboats on the. The blm provides access for recreational users, providing. Armys warehouses held a sixmonth supply of clothing, food, ammunition and other goods for forts in arizona, nevada, utah, new mexico and texas and were surrounded by as many as 900 mules and their teamsters. Aug 16, 2016 in cooperation with the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park, the prison holds activities every february to coincide with yuma crossing day, a day mean to highlight the historical eras of yumas past, from the arrival of the spanish in the 1500s to the mid1900s through living history reenactments. This is the earliest and one of few photographs of the depot taken before 1871. As part of the lease agreement the assistance league worked on restoring the building and researching its history. Eatherly sitting on a bluff overlooking the colorado river, three miles west of the confluence of the colorado and the historic gila river, stand the ruins of arizonas famous territorial prison, and a short distance west are the remaining buildings that served as a part of the yuma. Including its history, the historical yuma territorial prison, the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park.
Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park, formerly yuma crossing state. Set your special day in history at the quartermaster depot. Army in 1864 to store and distribute supplies to frontier army posts in what is now texas, new mexico, arizona, nevada and utah. Walking from gateway park, past yuma quartermaster depot. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park is the site of an old army supply depot that operated between 1864 and 1883. The bureau of land managements blm mission is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
In april 2014, as part of yumas centennial celebration, the coronado motor hotel was proud to sponsor the showing of the getaway in the made in yuma movie marathon. The site served as the main supply depot for all army forts in arizona territory during the indian wars. Including its history, the historical yuma territorial prison, the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The large assortment of books includes both fictional childrens literature and nonfiction adults literature covering the cultural and natural history of the southwes. The yuma quartermaster depot was in operation from 1864 to 1883. Find yumas visitor information center within the sprawling yuma quartermaster depot, a relic of the southwests former military posts. Nothing at all on the yuma quartermasters depot, whose history has yet to be appreciated, let alone written. Yuma quartermaster depot state park 201 n 4th ave, yuma. Supplies and cargo were provided from here, transferred to river steamboats on the colorado river and then moved overland to various western posts, including as far away. Fort yumaquechan and cocopah indian reservations, and different sites like the yuma territorial prison, the quartermaster depot, the ghost train at pivot point, acres of farmlands, and the. Visitors can also tour the date farm at the nearby marthas gardens or learn about the areas history at the castle dome mine museum. Nothing at all on the yuma quartermaster s depot, whose history has yet to be appreciated, let alone written. Roberts first established on november 27, 1850, it was originally located in the bottoms near the colorado river. Jul 03, 20 walking from gateway park, past yuma quartermaster depot on 4th avenue, yuma, arizona, 29 june 20, gopro chesty mount.
The yuma quartermaster depot state historic park is located within the yuma crossing national heritage area, an area that seeks to conserve, enhance, and interpret the natural and cultural resources of the community. Colorado river state historic park yuma crossing national. Written by a journalist, not an historian, but fairly inclusive to the coming of the railroad to yuma in 1878. The yuma territorial prison, opened in 1875, held more than 3,000 men and women for crimes ranging from murder to polygamy. The park is the original home of the yuma quartermaster depot, an army supply depot that operated from 18651883. To book an event at the colorado river state historic park. Army quartermaster depot now a state historical park was in operation from the 1860s to the 1880s. Timeline yuma territorial prison state park, museum. Armys warehouses held a sixmonth supply of clothing, food, ammunition and other goods for forts in arizona, nevada, utah, new mexico and texas and. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park provides peek into late nineteenth century history. Fort yuma including camp calhoun, camp independence, camp yuma, yuma quartermaster depot fort yuma on the colorado. Here on the high ground above the colorado river, the u. He has drawn on the archives of the yuma proving ground heritage center, the general patton memorial museum, the yuma quartermaster depot historic park, the yuma county library districts heritage library, and various other museums and archives to provide this historical. The park offers a visitor center, exhibits, gift shop, picnic areas, group use.
From yuma, thousands of tons of supplies were transported by 20mule teams to outposts throughout the southwest. A six month supply of clothing, food, ammunition, and other goods was kept at the depot at all times. Army quartermaster depot qmd established in 1864, on a bluff above the colorado river. Tammy snook toured the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park in yuma, arizona. Join book tv and american history tv this weekend to explore the history and literary culture of yuma, arizona. The 10acre yuma quartermaster depot state historic park is a good place to start a visit to yuma. Resources yuma territorial prison state park, museum. The park offers a wonderful place for your wedding day. Sitting on a bluff overlooking the colorado river, three miles west of the confluence of the colorado and the historic gila river, stand the ruins of arizonas famous territorial prison, and a short distance west are the remaining buildings that served as a part of the yuma quartermasters depot. List of historic properties in yuma, arizona wikipedia. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park banner image by ken lund, via flickr the park is located on a portion of the grounds of the old u. Colorado river state historic park yuma 2020 all you need.
It is a step back in time to one of yumas most significant periods. The yuma quartermaster depot state historic park is open 7 days a week except christmas day, from 9. The yuma quartermaster depot served as a historic army supply depot that operated during arizonas indian wars period from 18651883. Yuma, arizona a snowbirds best kept secret encore edition. It was a beautiful morning to explore the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park. Roger naylorspecial for the republic western arizona state parks for the outdoor. Very interesting history and the importance of yuma to the. Army used the depot to store and distribute supplies for. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park yuma, az. Jan 25, 2015 yuma quartermaster depot state historic park provides peek into late nineteenth century history. Supplies were shipped from california up through the gulf of california, transferred to steamboats and. At the confluence of the gila and colorado rivers, yuma was a hub of the southwest, providing avenues for.
Colorado river state historic park yuma 2020 all you. Cocopah indian museum displays historical exhibits of tribal dolls, beadwork, and other arts and crafts. The colorado river state historic park tells the story of the past, present, and future of the colorado river, and its role in the settlement and development of both yuma and the larger southwest. Nearby businesses include dole, johnson controls and shaw. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park, yuma, united. Imperial sand dunes, a mecca for ohv riding, features a southwestern environment filled with rolling sand dunes and desert animals. Army established the depot in 1864 to supply outposts all over the southwest. The place is north of junction of first street and second avenue in.
Included in this book are the yuma territorial prison, the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park, the algodones dunes, the cabeza prieta national wildlife refugeand everything in between. We arrived late in the day, and the friendly volunteers let us return without charge to finish our visit the next. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park, yuma, arizona. History of yuma territorial prison state historic park. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park yuma, arizona. Yuma crossingquartermaster depot arizona ghost town. Established in 1864, yuma quartermaster depot served as a supply point for all military posts in the southwest.
Sitting on a bluff overlooking the colorado river, three miles west of the confluence of the colorado and the historic gila river, stand the ruins of arizonas famous territorial prison, and a short distance west are the remaining buildings that served as a part of the yuma quartermaster s depot. Touring five original buildings of the depot, students learn the purpose of the site and its role in storing supplies for all the forts in. Including its history, the historical yuma territorial prison, the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park formerly known as the. Touring five original buildings of the depot, students learn the purpose of the site and its role in storing supplies for all the forts in arizona territory during the indian wars. Good introduction to the history of the reason, with especially good info on the cocopah and quechans and the spanish era. Park history yuma territorial prison state historic park. Army established the yuma quartermaster depot on the arizona side of the colorado river where a sixmonth supply of goods was kept at all times. The social travel network for yuma quartermaster depot state historic park. The yuma quartermaster depot served as an army supply depot between 1865 and 1883.
The park offers a visitor center, exhibits, gift shop, picnic areas, group use areas, and restrooms. The museum is a series of monuments with moments from the past etched in granite, calculated to last 4,000 years. Eatherly sitting on a bluff overlooking the colorado river, three miles west of the confluence of the colorado and the historic gila river, stand the ruins of. By exploring historic state parks such as yuma territorial prison and yuma quartermaster depot, visitors can experience the thrilling history of the wild west.
The quartermaster depot venue, yuma get your price estimate. History historical background timeline inmates yuma high school. The place is north of junction of first street and second avenue in northcentral yuma on i8. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park, previously named yuma crossing state historic park, was used by the us army to store and distribute supplies for all the military posts in arizona, nevada, utah, new mexico and texas. Walking from gateway park, past yuma quartermaster depot on. Park, historic downtown district, and more paperback august 2, 2012. This site is significant in the history of the arizona territory. The yuma quartermaster depot was an important quartermaster depot during the 1870s. At that time yankee soldiers were stationed here to deliver and take care of supplies that were delver along the colorado river from the gulf of california. Scott laverty is a 29year veteran of the us army reserves and holds a graduate degree in military history. United states army quartermaster depotcustomhouse collection page 2 of 3 impoverished school children.
Armys warehouses held a sixmonth supply of clothing, food. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park has restored the u. A new version of this post can be found at army depot and colorado river history in yuma, arizona. Goods were shipped up the colorado river from the gulf of california and stored at yuma for distribution to the desert frontier forts in the southwestern united states territories. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park wikipedia. The yuma quartermaster depot state historic park is located on a portion of the grounds of the old u. The quartermaster depot venue, yuma get your price. Holiday inn yuma hotel by ihg book hotels online at over. Included in this book are the yuma territorial prison, the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park, the algodones dunes, the cabeza prieta national wildlife. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park welcome to.
The purpose of the depot was to store six months worth of supplies for all the forts in arizona territory and several forts outside of the territory. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park is on the grounds of the former yuma quartermaster depot. Supplies were shipped from california up through the gulf of california, transferred to steamboats and transported up the colorado river to the depot at yuma. For nearly 20 years beginning in 1864, all the military posts in the southwest traced their lifelines to the yuma quartermaster depot. The military has been present in the county of yuma for over 160 years. In cooperation with the yuma quartermaster depot state historic park, the prison holds activities every february to coincide with yuma crossing day, a day mean to highlight the historical eras of yumas past, from the arrival of the spanish in the 1500s to. The park also includes a transportation museum and a picnic area. Yuma quartermaster depot state historic park destinations. Yuma proving ground local and regional history books.
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