Fort Apache in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Theodore Roosevelt School (118)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
1. Theodore Roosevelt School (118) Marker
On January 24, 1923 an act was passed by Congress authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to establish and maintain an Indian boarding school on the site of Fort Apache. The first students were Dine' (Navajo) children brought from the Navajo Reservation to the north. During the 1930's Ndee (Apache) children began to make up the majority of the student body. In 1960 public schools under the administration of the Arizona State Department of Education opened in Whiteriver, and most local children transferred to the new schools. T.R. School again housed a multi-tribal student body until the 1980's when the White Mountain Apache Tribe took administrative control of the school. This school building was built around 1932.
Erected by Fort Apache Historic Park and the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1923.
Location. 33° 47.429′ N, 109° 59.291′ W. Marker is in Fort Apache, Arizona, in Navajo County. It is on Barracks Row, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at the Fort Apache Historic Park, 0.7
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boys' Dormitory (116) (within shouting distance of this marker); T.R. School Cafeteria (119) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barracks (115) (about 300 feet away); B.I.A. Club House (105) (about 400 feet away); Old Guard House (115A) (about 400 feet away); Officer's Quarters (106) (about 500 feet away); Adjutant's Office (117) (about 500 feet away); Girls' Dormitory (120) (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 Historic Park. Visit Arizona entry (Submitted on February 19, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Theodore Roosevelt School, Circa 1932. White Mountains online entry:
The Fort Apache Walking Tour description of the Theodore Roosevelt School, Building 118. (Submitted on October 12, 2010.)
3. Fort Apache History. The White Mountain Apache Tribe tells the history of the area including photos. (Submitted on October 12, 2010.)
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
2. Theodore Roosevelt School and Marker
4. The Theodore Roosevelt School at Fort Apache has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Cronkite News website entry (Submitted on June 17, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
3. Photo Displayed on Marker
Fashion Show, circa 1975
Nohwike' Bagowa Collection
Nohwike' Bagowa Collection
4. Photo Displayed on Marker
Wayne T. Pratt photo, circa 1938
Nohwike' Bagowa Collection
Nohwike' Bagowa Collection
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
5. Theodore Roosevelt School
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,131 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 11, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
