George Washington Bowie was born in Maryland in 1827. George Washington Bowie naît dans le Maryland en 1827.
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The fort was named in honor of Colonel George Washington Bowie commander of the 5th Regiment California Volunteer Infantry who first established the fort. Le fort est nommé en l'honneur du colonel George Washington Bowie commandant le 5th California Infantry, qui a créé en premier le fort.
