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

Corrals and Stables

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

1. Corrals and Stables Marker

Inscription. One of the reasons for selecting this location for Fort Craig was the good grazing on the surrounding plain. Hay was cut and stored in the stable area for the many draft and cavalry animals required by the Fort. Horse and mule herds were often herded along the river when not corralled here. As can be seen in the photo, wagons were repaired here and derelicts were stored for parts. Enlisted men's cavalry horses were kept in the larger corrals and stables, while officers' horses often had private stalls and grooms. Several diaries of enlisted men describe with pride the quality of their commanders' horses and the expert horsemanship of the officers.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Forts and Castles.

Location. 33° 38.063′ N, 107° 0.676′ 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 visitor trail. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 457 Fort Craig Road, San Antonio NM 87832, 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: Hospital Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Sutler's Row (within shouting distance of this marker); "New" Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Mexico Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilian Life (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Buffalo Soldiers (about 500 feet away); Company Quarters (about 600 feet away); Officers' Quarters (about 600 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 interpretive trail is open seven days a week,

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

2. Corrals and Stables Marker

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.)

The view of the Corrals and Stables Marker along the trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

3. The view of the Corrals and Stables Marker along the trail

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 148 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.