Our Great Parks
Fort Union National Monument
Park Type: National Monument
The Park is located in: NM
Address:
Superintendent, Fort Union National Monument
PO Box 127
Watrous, NM 87753
Phone: 505/425-8025
Park Details:
The fort, Fort Union, was built in 1851 as the headquarters and supply depot for the Military Department of New Mexico. The name was given to 3 forts constructed near the Santa Fe Trail which culminated with the sprawling installation whose ruins visitors can see today.
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