Fort McRae, Military fort in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States.
The fort stands at an elevation of 4,423 feet near the Elephant Butte Reservoir within the Fra Cristobal mountain range.
The California Volunteers constructed Fort McRae in 1863, naming it after Alexander McRae who died in the 1862 Battle of Valverde.
The fort personnel established a post cemetery containing a cenotaph within stone walls to commemorate fallen soldiers during their service.
The site extends across 21.6 acres and becomes visible during low water periods of the Elephant Butte Reservoir.
Fort McRae protected travelers along the Jornada del Muerto route and safeguarded settlements including Alamosa, Canada Alamosa, and Cuchillo Negro.
GPS coordinates: 33.19111,-107.14389
Latest update: April 22, 2025 00:36
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