Fort Craig, Military fort in Socorro County, New Mexico
Fort Craig spans 40 acres on a bluff near the Rio Grande, featuring stone and adobe buildings arranged around a central parade ground.
The United States Army established Fort Craig in 1854 to protect settlers and travelers along El Camino Real from Apache and Navajo raids.
The fort housed diverse military units, including Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th Cavalry and New Mexico Volunteers representing Hispanic and Native American communities.
The visitor center operates Thursday through Monday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with self-guided trails and picnic areas accessible daily until sunset.
The site witnessed the largest Civil War battle in the Southwest during the 1862 Battle of Valverde, involving over 2,000 Union and Confederate soldiers.
Location: New Mexico
GPS coordinates: 33.63560,-107.01400
Latest update: May 14, 2025 15:13
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