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

Parade Ground

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010

1. Parade Ground Marker

Inscription. This large open field between Officers' Row and the enlisted men's Barracks Row was used by the army for drill practice, training, and review. When called to action, troops would assemble here prior to departure. It also provided a prime location for baseball games and other athletic competitions held between different units stationed at the fort.

Reduced somewhat by the construction of the girls' dormitory, the Parade Ground continued this latter service as it became the athletic field for the Theodore Roosevelt School.

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 33° 47.477′ N, 109° 59.364′ W. Marker is in Fort Apache, Arizona, in Navajo County. It is on General Crook Street, on the right 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Hopi

and in the White Mountain Apache Nation.

It is also in the American Southwest,

in the Mountain West,

and at the Four Corners.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Commanding Officers' Quarters (104) (a few steps from this marker); B.I.A. Club House (105)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Captain's Quarters (102 and 103) (within shouting distance of this marker); Officer's Quarters (106) (within shouting distance of this marker); Girls' Dormitory (120) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); T.R. School Cafeteria (119) (about 400 feet away); Officers' Quarters (107, 108, 109) (about 500 feet away); Theodore Roosevelt School (118) (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 the left as you enter the park.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Apache History. The White Mountain Apache Tripe gives the history of the area including photos. (Submitted on October 10, 2010.)

2. Fort Apache. Fort Apache Heritage Foundation website homepage (Submitted on March 18, 2011.)

Parade Ground and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010

2. Parade Ground and Marker

Photo Displayed on Marker image. Click for full size.

3. Photo Displayed on Marker

5th Calvary at Fort Apache, circa 1903.

Arizona Historical Society #48751.

4. Photo Displayed on Marker

A ball game at Fort Apache, circa 1919.

Nohwike' Bagowa Collection

5th Cavalry at Parade Ground image. Click for full size.

circa 1903

5. 5th Cavalry at Parade Ground

Photo Copied from Arizona Historical Society Library & Archives/Tucson #48753

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,198 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5. submitted on October 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.