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| Fort Apache Historic Park |
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| Type of Place: |
Military camp & Apache scout headquarters of the late 1800s |
| Ownership: |
White Mountain Apache Tribe |
| Contact: |
Apache Cultural Center and Museum |
| Telephone: |
(928) 338-4625 |
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| Website: |
Fort Apache |
| Hours: |
8 am - 5 pm |
| Entrance Fee: |
Yes |
| Guided Tours: |
Available |
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| Nearby Heritage Sites: |
Kinishba Ruins
Casa Malpais
Tonto National Monument
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Site Summary: Over twenty buildings dating from the 1870s through the 1930s comprise the 288-acre historic site. Also located on the premises are prehistoric ruins, prehistoric and historic petroglyphs, the old military cemetery, the Apache Culture Center, and a recreated Apache Village.
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Getting There:
The Center is located 150 miles northeast of Phoenix and 30 miles south of Pinetop. Reach Fort Apache by traveling State Route 73, from either Pinetop or Carrizo Junction, to its intersection with Indian Route 46, about 5 miles south of Whiteriver. Signs at the intersection guide visitors the 1/2 mile east to the Center.
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