Cantonment Burgwin, Military fort in Taos Valley, New Mexico
Cantonment Burgwin stands at an elevation of 7,400 feet, featuring reconstructed military buildings with thick adobe walls and strategic defensive positions against potential attacks.
Established in 1852 near Taos, the fort served as a crucial military outpost during conflicts between U.S. forces and Native American tribes until its closure in 1860.
The fort location contains archaeological evidence of Pot Creek Pueblo, a settlement of 300 ground rooms inhabited between 1200 and 1350 by indigenous peoples.
Southern Methodist University operates educational programs at the site, offering archaeology field schools and cultural studies throughout summer and fall semesters.
Archaeological investigations at the fort revealed military artifacts, personal items, and construction tools that document daily life in a 19th-century frontier outpost.
Location: New Mexico
Website: http://smu.edu/taos
GPS coordinates: 36.27560,-105.57700
Latest update: May 22, 2025 04:15
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