Near Las Vegas in San Miguel County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Fort Union National Monument

1851-1891

— 18 Miles —

Fort Union National Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012

1. Fort Union National Monument Marker

Inscription. Once the largest post in the Southwest, Fort Union was established to control the Jicarilla Apaches and Utes, to protect the Santa Fe Trail, and to serve as a supply depot for other New Mexico forts. The arrival of the railroad and the pacification of the region led to its abandonment in 1891.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 35° 44′ N, 105° 2.717′ W. Marker is near Las Vegas, New Mexico, in San Miguel County. Marker is on Interstate 25 at milepost 360, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in the northbound rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Las Vegas NM 87701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Watrous (approx. 4½ miles away); Watrous - Western Junction of the Santa Fe Trail (approx. 5.3 miles away); La Junta (approx. 5.9 miles away); A New Community Sprouts Roots (approx. 7.6 miles away); Intersection of History (approx. 7.6 miles

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away); From Indigenous Trail to International Highway (approx. 7.6 miles away); Lasting View (approx. 8.1 miles away); Tides of Change (approx. 8.1 miles away).

Also see . . . A Fort for a Young America. NPS - Fort Union website with photos and links to additional information. (Submitted on May 15, 2012.)

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 21, 2014

2. Fort Union National Monument Marker

It appears that the marker has been replaced.

<i>Reat of:</i> Fort Union National Monument Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012

3. Reat of: Fort Union National Monument Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 17, 2012

4. Fort Union National Monument Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 851 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 2. submitted on October 9, 2014, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.