In February 1861, the twelve-year-old son of Arizona rancher John Ward was kidnapped by Apaches. Ward followed their trail and reported the incident to patrols at Fort Buchanan, blaming a band of ...

In 1865, Chiricahua Apache warriors overran Fort Buchanan in Arizona, making it the only U.S. Army post lost during the decades-long Apache Wars. The Army never rebuilt it—and never marked the site.

Apacheria -- Red Sleeves -- The lost boy -- Apache Pass -- Kit Carson's way -- People of the White Mountains -- The head of Mangas Coloradas -- The custom of the country -- Camp Grant -- Massacre -- ...