Fort Apache in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters (110 & 111)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
1. Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters Marker
Constructed in 1888 in the architectural style of Fort Apache's Officers' Row, these residences housed junior officers or non-commissioned officers and their families.
Like other quarters on the east end of Officers' Row, these residences were refurbished by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the 1930's to house school staff.
Erected by Fort Apache Historical Park and the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 33° 47.514′ N, 109° 59.225′ W. Marker is in Fort Apache, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker 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. Adjutant's Office (117) (within shouting distance of this marker); T.R. School Teachers' Quarters (112) (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Quarters (107, 108, 109) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barracks (115) (about 400 feet away); Boys' Dormitory (116)
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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. Fort Apache Heritage Foundation website homepage (Submitted on February 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. 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. Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters and Marker
3. Photo Displayed on Marker
Officers' Quarters and Administration Building, A.T. (Arizona Territory). Visible on left in front of the Adjutant's Office is the tennis court popular with officers' wives.
Arizona Historical Society #42689
Arizona Historical Society #42689
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 25, 2010
4. View west on General Crook Street , Fort Apache
Adjutants' Office is on the left and Non-Commissioned Officers' Quarters are on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
