Fort Sumner, Military fort in Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
Fort Sumner contains stone foundations, interpretive markers, and a visitor center situated along the banks of the Pecos River in eastern New Mexico.
The United States Army established Fort Sumner in 1862 as a military outpost during the Civil War to supervise Native American populations.
The Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner documents the experiences of Navajo and Mescalero Apache people during their forced internment between 1863 and 1868.
The Fort Sumner Historic Site maintains regular hours from Wednesday through Sunday, with guided tours available through the museum and grounds.
The cemetery at Fort Sumner contains the grave of Billy the Kid, marked by a large headstone surrounded by a metal cage to prevent theft.
Location: Fort Sumner
GPS coordinates: 34.40194,-104.19472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
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