Later on, the postmaster changed it to Treviston. Then Bean began calling it Bowie Station. Bowie is the namesake of nearby Fort Bowie. Finally in 1908, the name was officially changed to Bowie. Today Bowie is unincorporated.
Retirees make up most of the town s population.
Farming, ranching and orchards including pistachios, grapes and pecans contribute to the economy. The Fort Bowie National Historic Site is a short drive from town. In the 1800 s, Fort Bowie served as a regional fort in the fight against the Chiricahua Apaches. Visitors today can see the ruins. The museum s focus is on the Indian Wars fought from 1862 to 1886, mining and the Butterfield Overland Trail.