Fort Apache in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Commanding Officers' Quarters (104)

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010

1. Commanding Officers' Quarters (104) Marker

Inscription. A classic Victorian mansion, this building clearly represents some of the Army's architectural motivations. Recognizing the difficulties for officers and their families of being assigned to remote posts, the Army built homes such as this one to provide a measure of urbanity. The placement of this imposing structure at the center of Officers' Row, with the status of residents decreasing proportionally with distance from the center, mirrors the social and organizational stratification of a military post.

Built in 1892 of fire resistant stone, this building was the fifth Commanding Officer's Quarters at the post. As the highest status residence, the C.O. Quarters hosted many visiting dignitaries and distinguished guests. Among these visitors was President Theodore Roosevelt who visited the region at least four times between 1911 and 1917.

Erected by Fort Apache Historic Park and the White Mountain Apache Tribe.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 33° 47.487′ N, 109° 59.365′ W. Marker is in Fort Apache, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker

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is on General Crook Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located at the Fort Apache Historic Park, 0.7 miles east of AZ-73 on Fort Apache Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Apache AZ 85926, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parade Ground (a few steps from this marker); B.I.A. Club House (105) (within shouting distance of this marker); Officer's Quarters (106) (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain's Quarters (102 and 103) (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Quarters (107, 108, 109) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Girls' Dormitory (120) (about 400 feet away); T.R. School Cafeteria (119) (about 400 feet away); First Commanding Officer's Quarters (101) (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Apache.

More about this marker. All visitors to Fort Apache Historic Park must first register and pay admission at Culture Center, just to left as you enter the park.

Also see . . . Fort Apache Historic Park. White Mountain Apache Tribe website entry (Submitted on February 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Commanding Officers' Quarters and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010

2. Commanding Officers' Quarters and Marker

Photo Displayed on Marker image. Click for full size.

3. Photo Displayed on Marker

Commanding Officer's Quarters view from Barracks Row, circa 1893.

Nohwike' Bagowa Collection

Photographed By Bill Kirchner

4. Photo Displayed on Marker

Apache Scouts, soldiers, officers and officers' family members after a hunting trip.

Nohwike' Bagowa collection.

Commanding Officers' Quarters on left & B.I.A. Club House on right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010

5. Commanding Officers' Quarters on left & B.I.A. Club House on right.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 10, 2010. 5. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.