Near Watrous in Mora County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Depot Officers' Quarters
— Fort Union National Monument —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2015
1. Depot Officers' Quarters Marker
Photo of the completed Quarters was taken in the 1870’s.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 35° 54.568′ N, 105° 0.944′ W. Marker is near Watrous, New Mexico, in Mora County. Marker can be reached from New Mexico Route 161, 7½ miles north of CanAm Highway (Interstate 25). Marker is located along the park trail at Fort Union National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3115 New Mexico Route 161, Watrous NM 87753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Separate Worlds (a few steps from this marker); Quartermaster Clerks' Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Enough to Feed an Army (within shouting distance of this marker); Commissary Storehouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The End of the Road (about 300 feet away); Big Business for New Mexico (about 300 feet away); Keep the Wagons Rolling (about 400 feet away); Transportation Corral (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watrous.
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2. Marker detail: Depot Officers' Quarters, circa 1860s
May 23, 2015
3. Marker detail: Depot Officers' Quarters, circa 1870s
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 23, 2015
4. Depot Officers' Quarters Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
