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Old Fort Bowie - 1862 AZ1

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 Mangas Coloradas were routed by howitzers fired by California Volunteers attacked in the pass. Fort Bowie overlooked only spring for miles.

Location: Beside Highway 86 at Bowie, Arizona at the turnoff leading COCHISE County AZ

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