Near Glorieta in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Glorieta Pass Battlefield

National Historic Landmark, 1961

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 16, 2012

1. Glorieta Pass Battlefield Marker

Inscription. The Civil War battle fought in this pass is often referred to as the "Gettysburg of the West." Union forces dashed Confederate strategy to seize the southwest's major supply base at Fort Union; Colorado and California were to be next. The Texas vanguard captured Santa Fe, March 10, 1862, but after two days of battle here U.S. troops and Colorado Volunteers burned a poorly guarded Confederate supply camp and slaughtered hundreds of their horses and mules on March 28. Rebel Troops retreated from New Mexico within two weeks.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division. (Marker Number 116.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1862.

Location. 35° 34.471′ N, 105° 45.533′ W. Marker is near Glorieta, New Mexico, in Santa Fe County. Marker is on State Highway 50, 0.8 miles east of Interstate 25, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located east of Exit 299 off I-25. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glorieta NM 87535, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Colorado Volunteers at the Battles of Glorieta Pass (approx. 0.9 miles away); Trash is Treasure (approx. 4.1 miles away); A Day in Pueblo Life

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(approx. 4.1 miles away); Precious Water (approx. 4.1 miles away); Prime Location (approx. 4.2 miles away); Mission Churches (approx. 4.2 miles away); Pueblo Revolt (approx. 4.3 miles away); Last Church (approx. 4.3 miles away).

More about this marker. The Official Scenic Historic Marker Guide published by the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division lists this marker as being in San Miguel County, however it is actually located within the boundaries of Santa Fe County.

<i>Rear of:</i> Glorieta Pass Battlefield Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 16, 2012

2. Rear of: Glorieta Pass Battlefield Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 16, 2012

3. Glorieta Pass Battlefield Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,273 times since then and 88 times this year. Last updated on July 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.