Fort Bowie, Military fort ruins in Cochise County, United States.
The adobe remains of Fort Bowie stand near Apache Pass, marking the location of a strategic 19th-century United States Army outpost in Arizona.
Established in 1862 by California Volunteers, the fort served as a base for military operations against Chiricahua Apaches until its closure in 1894.
The fort grounds contain a cemetery, artifacts, and structures that document the interactions between United States forces and Native American communities.
Visitors access the fort through a 1.5-mile trail starting at the parking area, with exhibits explaining military and indigenous history along the path.
The site preserves both the original 1862 fort location and its 1868 replacement, built 500 yards apart, showing the evolution of military architecture.
Location: Cochise County
Inception: 1864
Website: https://nps.gov/fobo
GPS coordinates: 32.14610,-109.43600
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:18
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