About this property
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.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000194. It was listed on July 28, 1972.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Bowie National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Fort Bowie National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Fort Bowie National Historic Site?
Fort Bowie National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort Bowie National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Bowie National Historic Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Fort Bowie National Historic Site?
The period of significance for Fort Bowie National Historic Site is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1862.
Can I research the history near Fort Bowie National Historic Site?
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