Fort Stanton, Military fort in Lincoln County, New Mexico, US
Fort Stanton features adobe buildings from the 1850s, including officers' quarters, barracks, and a hospital spread across the high desert landscape.
Established in 1855, Fort Stanton protected settlers from Apache raids and later served as a military outpost during conflicts between Union and Confederate forces.
The fort transformed into a tuberculosis treatment center in the early 1900s, utilizing the region's dry climate and high altitude for patient recovery.
Visitors can join guided tours of the grounds, explore museum exhibits, and participate in educational programs about military and medical history.
The fort contains archaeological evidence of multiple occupations, from Native American settlements to German internment camps during World War II.
Location: Lincoln County
Website: https://fortstanton.org
GPS coordinates: 33.49608,-105.52390
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:16
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