Old Fort Bowie
Posted by: 
leadhiker
N 32° 19.531 W 109° 29.069
12S E 642648 N 3577526
Fort Bowie commemorates the bitter conflict between Chiricahua Apaches and the U.S. military.
Waymark Code: WMBQTK
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2011
Views: 9
Inscription:
Old Fort Bowie
Guardian of Apache Pass
Established 1862 following the battle of Apache Pass, largest conflict in Arizona Indian Wars. Massed Apaches under Cochise and Mancas Coloradas were routed by howitzers fired by California volunteers attacked in the pass. Fort Bowie overlooked only spring for miles.
Marker Name: Old Fort Bowie
Type of history commemorated: Place
County: Cochise
Name of any agency/ agencies setting marker:
unknown
Year placed: unknown
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