Fort Cummings, Military fort near Cooke's Springs, Luna County, New Mexico, US.
The complex included a high adobe wall surrounding barracks, officers' quarters, a hospital, and a parade ground at the base of Cooke's Peak.
Established in 1863 under Captain Valentine Dresher's command, Fort Cummings protected travelers and mail routes from Apache attacks through Cooke's Canyon.
The 38th U.S. Infantry of Buffalo Soldiers stationed at the fort in 1867 included Cathay Williams, the only known female member of black regiments.
The site contains eroding adobe walls and remnants accessible via State Highway 26, turning onto Cooke's Canyon Road NE at mile marker 14.
In 1886, the fort participated in early heliograph communication tests, transmitting messages using mirrors to reflect sunlight across long distances to Tubac, Arizona.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 32.46560,-107.64600
Latest update: May 7, 2025 11:10
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