National Historic Site · Arizona, United States
Fort Bowie National Historic Site
Fort Bowie National Historic Site is a national historic site in Arizona, United States, covering 1,000 acres (405 ha).
National Historic Site · Arizona, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 1,000 acres (405 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Bowie National Historic Site
Fort Bowie was a 19th-century outpost of the United States Army located in southeastern Arizona near the present day town of Willcox, Arizona. The remaining buildings and site are now protected as Fort Bowie National Historic Site. Fort Bowie was established by the California Volunteers in 1862, after a series of engagements between the California Column and the Chiricahua Apaches. The most violent of these conflicts was the Battle of Apache Pass in July 1862. The fort was named in honor of Colonel George Washington Bowie commander of the 5th Regiment California Volunteer Infantry who first established the fort.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Bowie National Historic Site?
Fort Bowie National Historic Site is in Arizona, United States.
How big is Fort Bowie National Historic Site?
Fort Bowie National Historic Site covers 1,000 acres (405 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Bowie_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fobo/ — Official park page.