Skirmish of Albuquerque - New Mexico
Posted by: GT.US
N 35° 05.765 W 106° 40.190
13S E 347796 N 3884973
The marker for the Skirmish of Albuquerque is in the square of the Old Town Section of Albuquerque.
Waymark Code: WM2M8A
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2007
Views: 65
April 8-9 1962
While confederate Brigadeer General H. H. Sibley was assembling the bulk of his Army at Sante Fe. Union Colonel H.R.S. Canby moved 1200 men from Fort Craig to occupy Albuquerque - "If it can be done without serious loss". Though outnumbered six to one, a small detatchment of confederates under Captain William P. Hardeman repulsed the attack and maintained possession of the town.
Name of Battle: Skirmish of ALbuquerque
Name of War: Civil War
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 04/08/1862
Date of Battle (End): 04/09/1862
Parking: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.