Near Capitan in Lincoln County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Fort Stanton
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
1. Fort Stanton Marker
Erected 1951 by Old Lincoln County Memorial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 33° 29.779′ N, 105° 31.487′ W. Marker is near Capitan, New Mexico, in Lincoln County. It is on State Road 220 at milepost 13.5, on the right 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 Comancherνa, 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 (a few steps from 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 600 feet away); Officers Quarters (about 600 feet away); Chapel (about 600 feet away); Fort Stanton Medical Center (about 700 feet away); New Hospital (about 700 feet away).
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Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
2. Fort Stanton Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, July 24, 2011
3. Fort Stanton
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
