Fort Union Arsenal / Fort Union National Monument - New Mexico Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Fort Union Arsenal
West of Fort Union near the base of the mesa are the ruins of Fort Union Arsenal. The first Fort Union was built at this location in 1851. In 1867 this wooden fort was razed and the adobe Arsenal erected. This Arsenal played a vital role in supplying armaments to military posts throughout New Mexico until 1882.

Fort Union National Monument -- 1851-1891
Once the largest post in the Southwest, Fort Union was established to control the Jicarilla Apaches and Utes, to protect the Santa Fe Trail, and to serve as a supply depot for other New Mexico forts. The arrival of the railroad and the pacification of the region led to its abandonment in 1891.

The Fort Union National Monument is located about 2 more miles down the road. If you were able to reach this location, don't hesitate to visit this historical location. For more information on the Fort Union National Monument visit: http://www.nps.gov/foun/index.htm for directions, fees and hours of operations.

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