History & Culture

Fort Bowie was the focal point for military actions by the US Army against the Chiricahua Apaches for over 20 years. The artifacts, ruins, and written documentation leave a rich historical record. Learn more about the stories and people that make Fort Bowie National Historical Site so important to the American West.
 
Black and white photo of Fort Bowie in 1886
Fort Bowie, 1886

Last updated: April 14, 2015

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 158
Bowie, AZ 85605

Phone:

520-847-2500

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