Near San Antonio in Socorro County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Parade Grounds and Enlisted Quarters About 1867

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

1. Parade Grounds and Enlisted Quarters About 1867 Marker

Inscription. This photograph was taken by an unknown photographer a few years after the Civil War from approximately this location. The two adobe enlisted men's quarters are seen to the right and left. Fort Craig was built as a two-company post, with matching company and officers' quarters, but it was reinforced during the Civil War, and an additional wooden barracks was built between the adobe buildings. The vertical log, palisade construction can be seen in the center of the photograph. Note the covered gun at the right, near the foot of the flagpole, for ceremonial firings. Small cottonwood trees were planted, but did not fare well. Gravel paths were built and post orders occasionally reminded soldiers to use them.

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Courtesy of Museum of New Mexico

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 33° 38.127′ N, 107° 0.816′ W. Marker is near San Antonio, New Mexico, in Socorro County. It is on Fort Craig Road 4½ miles south of Old US Hwy 85 (New Mexico Highway 1). The marker is located at the Fort Craig Historic Site along the

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visitor trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 457 Ft Craig Rd, Socorro NM 87801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest New Mexico and in the Rio Grande Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guard House and Sally Port (a few steps from this marker); Commanding Officer's Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Company Quarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Officers' Quarters (about 300 feet away); Canby and Sibley at Fort Craig (about 300 feet away); The Battle of Valverde (about 300 feet away); The Establishment of Fort Craig (about 400 feet away); Early Spanish Exploration (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. At Fort Craig Historic Site, an ADA accessible, self-guided

The view of the Parade Grounds and Enlisted Quarters About 1867 with Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

2. The view of the Parade Grounds and Enlisted Quarters About 1867 with Marker

interpretive trail is open seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to one-hour before sunset. The visitor’s center is open Thursday through Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Also see . . . Fort Craig Historic Site. blm.gov

Fort Craig, established in 1854, was one of the largest and most important frontier forts in the West. Set in the rugged beauty of Socorro County, N.M., it was one of the eight forts situated along the primary north-south road in the Rio Grande Valley. Fort Craig played a crucial role in Indian campaigns and the Civil War.

(Submitted on August 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

3. Parade Grounds and Enlisted Quarters About 1867 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.