Ft. Bowie, AZ
The Fort
There were two major types of construction used at the fort: adobe and stone. The stone structures have weathered fairly well. However, the adobe erodes badly in the harsh rains. Consequently, the Park Service has stabilized the remaining adobe walls with plaster. Thus, while we don't see the original adobe itself, we can see where the original structures were.
Dru and Mark standing on the site of the commissary storage building of which Sgt Forsyth was in charge.
We're not quite sure what this is. The sign said this was the sight of the ice plant. (Yes, they had one; it was run by a steam engine.)
This placard shows Geronimo's surrender. The Forsyth family was here at the time and had to have witnessed it.
The main barracks
The corner of the Forsyth quarters where Dru's grandmother lived as a teenager.
Mark and Dru standing on the site of the quarters.
Another view of the Forsyth quarters.
There was quite a view towards the north from the Forsyth quarters.
The quarters in the foreground, the view in the background.
This is the foundation of the school house where the children went to school. It also served as the church and as the location for courtmartials.
These wild flowers were growing in the fort. One has to imagine that families cultivated these flowers to spruce up their surroundings.
That's it. That was our nine day tour of eastern Arizona and western New Mexico. We had a great time playing tourist, but an especially rewarding time visiting the family related areas around Silver City and at Ft. Bowie. Would you believe we drove nearly 2500 miles during our travels?