Fort Apache in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Adjutant's Office (117)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
1. Adjutant's Office Marker
Built of adobe bricks in 1876, this is the third oldest surviving building at Fort Apache. Originally the Adjutant's Office (administrative office) of the post, it also served variously as post headquarters, military Post Office, telegraph office, and post library. During the military period, the main entrance was located on the west side facing the parade ground.
Rehabilitated in 2001, it continues to serve Fort Apache and surrounding communities as the U.S. Post Office.
Erected by Fort Apache Historical Park, White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 33° 47.503′ N, 109° 59.269′ W. Marker is in Fort Apache, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Officers' Quarters (107, 108, 109) (a few steps from this marker); Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters (110 & 111)
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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 Historic Park. White Mountain Apache Tribe website entry (Submitted on March 23, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Fort Apache. Fort Apache Heritage Foundation website homepage (Submitted on March 18, 2011.)
3. Fort Apache History. The White Mountain Apache Tribe tells the history of the area including photos. (Submitted on October 11, 2010.)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
2. Adjutant's Office and Marker
3. Photo Displayed on Marker
Arizona Collection, Arizona State University, CP SPC 65
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
4. Adjutant's Office (East Side)
Rehabilitated in 2001, it continues to serve Fort Apache and surrounding communities as the U.S. Post Office. ZIP 85926
circa 1927
5. Adjutant's Office
Photo Copied from Arizona Historical Society Library & Archives/Tucson #89523
circa 1919
6. Indian Scouts in front of Adjutant's Office
Photo Copied from Arizona Historical Society Library & Archives/Tucson #26156
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on October 12, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
