National Park Service Site · Watrous, New Mexico
Fort Union National Monument
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Preserves the remains of Fort Union and interprets its role on the Santa Fe Trail and in the Civil War-era Southwest.
Why it matters
Historical focus: Santa Fe Trail, frontier Army, Civil War in New Mexico
Visiting
- Address
- Watrous, NM · Map and directions
- Periods interpreted
- American Civil War, Multi-Era Military History
- Official page
- https://www.nps.gov/foun/index.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
Programs and events
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