Near Fort Sumner in De Baca County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation
(Old Fort Sumner, 1862 – 1869)
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 34° 27.312′ N, 104° 11.63′ W. Marker is near Fort Sumner, New Mexico, in De Baca County. Marker is on U.S. 60 at milepost 331, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Sumner NM 88119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Sumner (approx. 1.2 miles away); Old Fort Sumner and “Billy the Kid’s” Grave

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 29, 2014
2. Back of Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation 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.
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.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 854 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.