Named for Fort Bowie, whose ruins are a designated Historic Site, Bowie came
to life in 1880 through the combined efforts of the Southern and Pacific
Railroad and frontiersman, James Tevis. Bowie is surrounded by mountain
ranges with 300 miles of hiking trails and cool pine, fir and spruce.
County: Cochise
Elevation: 3,737 feet
Population: 600
Explore our website to learn more about the town of Bowie.
Moving to Bowie?
"As I was taking my walk and rejoicing in this gorgeous late-October morning, I noticed four
javelinas watching me from the adjacent vineyard. Through all my travels, this has always
been 'my home'. I am so grateful to be living in this small high desert community
surrounded by wildlife, mountains, trees, vineyards and, most of all, good people.
We are proud of our area's rich heritage, steeped in colorful history.
We have been survivors through ups and downs in its economy. Today as we begin to
rebound again, I see the vision and resilience that has always lived here.
WELCOME TO BOWIE!"
Nancy-Jean Welker, President, Bowie Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber's letter to the community on our recent activities.
Chambers in the Southeastern AZ Rural Chamber Alliance.
The Bowie Chamber of Commerce Brochure.
"Images of America: Bowie" is now available!
Contact Sulphur Springs Valley Historical Society to order your copies.
The society has the best shipping rates; $3.50 to ship up to 3 books, and
because the society is nonprofit, there is no tax.
Send your order with $21.99 per copy, add the shipping charge,
and mail to: Sulphur Springs Valley Historical Society,
127 E. Maley, Willcox, AZ 85643.
Cochise County History on the Move is an outdoor, travelling exhibit comprising
33 life-size photo cutouts based on historic images from our County’s museums and
archives. The exhibit will travel to schools, libraries, public parks,
indoor and outdoor community festivals throughout the centennial year.
This exhibit celebrates important figures in Cochise County history
who influenced the history of the Arizona Territory and the State of
Arizona through the 20th and early 21st centuries. It will be in Bowie
September 17 - 30, 2012. Don't miss it!