San Carlos Apache Reservation established
- When
- 1872
- Where
- San Carlos, Arizona
- Episodes
- 1
The San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in southeastern Arizona was established in 1872 for the Chiricahua Apache and surrounding Yavapai and Apache bands. General George Crook devised a strategy of setting tribes against one another, while President Ulysses S. Grant is credited with establishing the reservation.
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Background and detail
Background. The reservation was created in southeastern Arizona for the Chiricahua Apache tribe and surrounding Yavapai and Apache bands removed from their original homelands. This removal followed a strategy devised by General George Crook, who aimed to set the various Apache tribes against one another to facilitate control.
Establishment. President Ulysses S. Grant is credited with establishing the San Carlos Apache Reservation. Grant served as the 18th president from 1869 to 1877. The establishment occurred in 1872, during his presidency, aligning with his broader policies regarding Native American tribes.
People involved
- Ulysses S. Grant · President of the United States
- George Crook · General
Sources
- San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Ulysses S. Grant Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
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