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New Mexico Forts of the Old West

Fort Union, New Mexico by Kathy Alexander.

Fort Union, New Mexico by Kathy Alexander.

Fort Bascom

Fort Bayard, New Mexico building by Kathy Alexander.

Fort Bayard, New Mexico building by Kathy Alexander.

Fort Bayard

Fort Barclay

Fort Burgwin

Fort Craig

Fort Cummings

Fort Fillmore

Fort Marcy

Fort Seldon

Fort Stanton, New Mexico

Fort Stanton, New Mexico.

Fort Stanton

Fort Sumner

Fort Union

Fort Wingate

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  • U.S. History
    • 20th Century History
    • Discovery and Exploration
      • Exploration of America
      • Fur Trade
      • Overland Trails
      • Spanish Exploration
      • Westward Expansion
      • More …
    • Early America
    • Historic People
      • African Americans
      • Cowboys & Trail Blazers
      • Explorers
      • Gunfighters
      • Heroes and Patriots
      • Lawmen
      • Native Americans
      • Outlaws
      • Presidents of the United States
      • Soldiers
      • Women
      • More…
    • Native Americans
      • Heroes and Leaders
      • Indian Wars
      • Myths & Legends
      • Notable Native Americans
      • Tribes
      • More …
    • Old West
      • Feuds & Range Wars
      • Fur Trade
      • Lost Treasure
      • Mining
      • Overland Trails
      • People
      • Vices
      • Westward Expansion
      • More …
    • Transportation
      • American Automobile History
      • Byways & Historic Trails – Great Drives in America
      • The Railroad Crosses America
      • Stagecoaches of the American West
      • Tales & Trails of the American Frontier
    • True Crime in America
      • Bank Robbers & Thieves
      • Famous Unsolved Crimes
      • Gangsters, Mobsters & Outlaws of the 20th Century
      • Missing & Kidnapped in America
      • Murders and Mysterious Deaths
      • Outlaw Gangs
      • Outlaws Across America
      • Pirates of America
      • Scoundrels in American History
      • Serial Killers of America
      • Terrorism in the United States
      • Train Robberies of America
      • The Vice-Laden Wild West
    • War & Military
      • American Revolution
      • Civil War
      • Forts & Presidios
      • Heroes and Patriots
      • Indian Wars
      • Soldiers and Officers in American History
      • More …
    • More…
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    • Byways & Trails
    • Forts
    • Ghost Towns
    • Great Cities of America
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    • RV Related
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    • Vanished America
    • Travel Blog
    • More…
  • Geography
    • Regions of the United States
    • United States Maps
    • Learning Opportunities
  • Legends, Ghosts, & Mysteries
    • American Mysteries
    • Folklore & Superstition
    • Ghost Stories
    • Monsters & Strange Creatures
    • Native American Legends
    • Treasure Tales
    • Witchcraft in America
    • More …
  • Legends’ General Store
    • Americana
    • Native American
    • Old West
    • Route 66
    • Books, Magazines & More
    • Digital Downloads
    • Postcards
    • Posters & Wall Art
  • Legends’ Photo Shop
    • Ghost Towns
    • Native American
    • Old West
    • Route 66
    • States & Places
    • Legends’ Videos
    • Much More!