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

Sutler's Row

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

1. Sutler's Row Marker

Inscription. This photograph was taken in 1867, looking east toward the lava bluffs across the river. The powder magazine in the left center was completed in 1863, with a floor three feet below ground surface, heavy vertical post walls, and a thick cap of earth, plastered with locally made jaspe. The building deteriorated and was torn down only five years later. The adobe building in the background contained, from left to right, a series of offices and issue rooms, the blacksmith's shop, additional offices, an occasional chapel, and on the extreme right, the original Sutler's Store. The blacksmith's shop burned in 1873 and was moved outside the row to the east. In 1881 the Sutler, who provided personal items and trade goods to the soldiers, was ordered off the Post, and set up shop in buildings north of the Fort walls.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 33° 38.069′ N, 107° 0.711′ W. Marker is near San Antonio, New Mexico, in Socorro County. It is on Fort Craig Road 4½ miles south of

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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 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: Corrals and Stables (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Civilian Life (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New Mexico Volunteers (about 300 feet away); "New" Hospital (about 300 feet away); The Buffalo Soldiers (about 300 feet away); Company Quarters (about 400 feet away); Officers' Quarters (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

2. Sutler's Row Marker

At Fort Craig Historic Site, an ADA accessible, self-guided 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.)

The view of the Sutler's Row Marker along the trail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

3. The view of the Sutler's Row 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 136 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.