Near Capitan in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Stanton

1855-1896

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

1. Fort Stanton Marker

Inscription. Fort Stanton, named for Captain Henry Stanton, was established to control the Mescalero Apaches. It was burned and evacuated by Union troops in 1861, held briefly by the Confederates, and then reoccupied by Colonel Kit Carson for the Union in 1862. Since its abandonment as a military post, it has been used as a hospital.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 33° 29.792′ N, 105° 31.45′ W. Marker is near Capitan, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is on State Road 220 at milepost 13.5, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Capitan NM 88316, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos 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,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Fort Stanton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Stanton (within shouting distance of this marker); Stables and Corrals (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buildings 17 - 20 (about 800 feet away); Community House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Officer’s Quarters

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Stanton Medical Center (approx. 0.2 miles away).

<i>Back of</i> Fort Stanton Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

2. Back of Fort Stanton Marker

Points of Interest
New Mexico's Historic Markers typically have a map on the back side showing the location of other OSHM's. This is an excellent source of information when exploring for other Historical Markers and locations.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

3. Fort Stanton Marker

Fort Stanton image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011

4. Fort Stanton

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 981 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.