Fort Union National Monument - Watrous, NM
Posted by: 
Don.Morfe
N 35° 54.432 W 105° 00.774
13S E 498835 N 3973655
Fort Union National Monument-Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, amid the swales of the Santa Fe Trail, lie the territorial-style adobe remnants of the largest 19th century military fort in the region.
Waymark Code: WM17BD4
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2023
Views: 1
Fort Union National Monument-A Fort For a Young America
Exposed to the wind, within a sweeping valley of short grass prairie, amid the swales of the Santa Fe Trail, lie the territorial-style adobe remnants of the largest 19th century military fort in the region. For forty years, 1851-1891, Fort Union functioned as an agent of political and cultural change, whether desired or not, in New Mexico and throughout the Southwest.
Park Name: Fort Union National Monument
Historic/Cultural Park: yes
Natural Park: no
Recreation Area: no
Wildlife Refuge: no
Park Website: [Web Link]
Type of Listing: Visitor Center
Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2023 To: 12/31/2023
Hiking: no
Camping: no
Bicycling: no
Horseback Riding: no
Off-Roading: no
Swimming: no
Snorkling/Scuba: no
Boating: no
Rock Climbing: no
Fishing: no
Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed
Other Type Detail: Not listed
Hours available: Not listed
Other Activities: Not listed
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