List of books and articles about new mexico history online. Fort stanton property became americas first federal tuberculosis hospital. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. There are approximately 1420 burials in this cemetery. John the baptist fort, new mexico on the rio del norte. This book is limited to 500 copies and is inscribed to a former owner by the author on the first free end paper. Fort stanton historic site is located just outside the town of lincoln in southcentral new mexico, along the billy the kid scenic byway. It was established to protect settlements along the rio bonito in the apache wars. Fort stantonsnowy river cave national conservation area. New mexico is also bordered by oklahoma ne, texas e, s, and mexico s.
Scott, winfield, camp, new mexico on gallinas river. Ingredients fort stanton, nm where history comes to life. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Internment of the ss columbus crew at fort stanton, new mexico, 19411945. Sep 12, 2018 fort stanton, new mexico fort stanton was the site of a famous gunfight in 1862 between the popular captain paddy graydon and john whitlock. I am a single woman currently living full time in a travel trailer.
Fort stanton the history of a marine hospital in the middle of new mexico. It was established to protect hispano and white settlements along the rio bonito in the apache wars. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Most had cemeteries with union soldiers buried therein. In september, 1862, the new union commander in new mexico, general james carleton ordered colonel kit carson to reopen fort stanton. Fort stanton historic site, fort stanton, new mexico. It is available to read free online see links below the ranger will assign students approximately 20 pages to read for the week and will provide questions regarding the reading.
In 2008, new mexico governor bill richardson announced plans to establish fort stanton as a living history venue, fort stanton state monument, and funds to renovate headquarters, officers quarters, and stables. Established in 1855, fort stanton may be one of the most intact 19thcentury military forts in the country and is the bestpreserved fort in new mexico. The fort stanton cave study project has published a history of the storied new mexico system fort stanton underground a new book by members of the fort stanton cave study project reveals the history of the cave and such wonders as helictite hall, pictured here. The buildings have been maintained exactly as they were in the past and you can stroll throughout the grounds and buildings and read all its important role in new mexico history.
There are 88 buildings on this historic site, some dating back to 1855. The military transferred fort stanton, and 27,000 acres, to the state of new mexico in 1953. Pbs weekend explorer ruidoso, new mexico fort stanton. The nca was once known as the fort stanton military reservation. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. This wild cave system is the second longest in the state, and is still being mapped. Fort stanton cave is the second longest cave in new mexico. Fort stanton cave is a significant natural, cultural and historical resource located in the southcentral part of new mexico in lincoln county, between the villages of lincoln and capitan. Fort stanton and its community, 18551896, illustrates the symbiotic relationship between a frontier fort and the civilian community which developed around it. Numerous campaigns were fought from 1855 until the 1880s. Also known as civilian cemetery, fort stanton calvary cemetery, old fort stanton cemetery. This cemetery was in use mostily in the 1870s1920s. The diary of sarah nita, a navajo girl, new mexico, 1864 written by ann turner.
In world war ii it interned both german and japanese. Fort stanton, nm was a military base of operations built in 1855 to assist settlers in the territory deal with the restless mescalero apaches. They wondered if their 15month odyssey of detention was over or starting a new phase. Museum fort stanton, nm where history comes to life. Fort stanton, new mexico rounding up the apache legends of.
The prisoners had been held at an immigration station on angel island in california since january, 1940. Kit carson, john black jack pershing, billy the kid, and buffalo soldiers of the 9th cavalry all lived here. Fort stanton, located in historic lincoln county, new mexico, is one of the best preserved historic sites in the region. Surrounded by lincoln national forest and 1,300 acres of undeveloped blm land, including the fort stanton snowy river cave national conservation area, we offer selfguided and guided tours, and are open every day of the week.
They were stationed at several forts beteween 1861 and 1862. Great photos, and historian lynda sanchez has done an amazing job aiding in the restoration of this site. Nestled on highway 220 that bisects the billy the kid scenic byway, new mexicos newest state monument features over 155 years of southwestern history ranging from its initial creation as a military garrison to its significance as the first tuberculosis hospital in the state, to an internment camp for german. September 12, 2018 marshall trimble battle at the mcsween house by bob boze bell. Ghost hunters explores new mexicos fort stanton historic site. The united states dragoons were known as the black hawk division. Shop our extensive selection of regional books by new mexico authors. New mexicos fort stanton has an interesting historyabove and below the surface. New mexico lincoln county, fort stanton new hospital site of building 5 this new hospital building replaced the old tubercular hospital buildings 10 and 11 in 1936.
Book to tell stories of exploration at fort stanton cave. The permanent post was named fort stanton after captain henry w. Kit carson, john black jack pershing, billy the kid, and buffalo soldiers of the 9th cavalry all lived here confederate forces occupied the outpost in the beginning of the american civil war after the post was. Fort stanton, new mexico rounding up the apache legends. Fort stanton and its community 18551896 book, 1998. Fort stanton played a long and distinguished part of the opening the southwest frontier. The earliest known white visitors were soldiers from the fort in the 1850s. Established in 1855, fort stanton is in an isolated portion of new mexico, 35 miles north of ruidoso.
Carleton also issued an order to exterminate all the men and take the women and children to ft. Students in the film production class at alamogordo. Stanton, fort, new mexico lincoln county, on the rio bonita. Union forces, consisting of five companies of new mexico volunteers under col. New mexico forts of the old west legends of america. Originally named camp garland after colonel john garland, 8th u. In 1899 the fort was transferred to the merchant marine for use as a tuberculosis sanatorium. There is slight sunning to the spine of the dj but otherwise there are no markings, tears or other defects. Back general information fort stanton history about fort stanton inc. Found just outside the town of lincoln and surrounded by the lincoln national. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Nov 27, 2016 the book is a passion project of fort stanton cave study project liaison lynda sanchez, an author and historian who wanted the world to hear about a decadeslong exploration of fort stanton cave.
New mexico historic sites is excited to announce a new digital initiative aimed at capturing memories and stories from fort stantons past. Marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and the wild west history associations vice president. Fort stanton historical site 2020 all you need to know. On august 9, 2007, lieutenant governor diane denish proclaimed the establishment of the fort stanton state monument. The fort stanton snowy river cave national conservation area nca was established in 2009 to protect, conserve, and enhance the unique and nationally important historic, cultural, scientific, archaeological, natural, and educational subterranean cave resources of the fort stanton snowy river cave system. To present, the fort stanton historic site is managed by the new mexico department of cultural affairs dca. The snowy river section gets its name from a two mile long calcite formation that resembles a frozen river. New book details explorations of fort stanton cave. Fort stanton cave is the third longest in new mexico, which ranks it as of one of the longest caverns in the united states. Fort stanton, new mexico, named for captain henry w. In 1868 the fort was ordered rebuilt and construction continued for a number of years. Most people think of billy the kid and the lincoln county war when lincoln county, new mexico is mentioned.
There were other minor escape attempts from the fort, however, the incident in november 1942 was the most successful and the. Fort stanton was built in 1855 by the 1st dragoon and the 3rd and 8th infantry regiments of the. Fort stanton historic site new mexico historic sites. Jul 03, 2019 fort stanton is north of ruidoso on airport road, also known as new mexico highway 220 from nm48, or from u. Get directions, maps, and traffic for fort stanton, nm. Fort stanton is situated on 240 acres and surrounded by 25,000 acres of undeveloped blm land in southcentral new mexico. Used, very good copy of fort stanton new mexico by f. Fort stanton marine hospital a photo essay history by james j. As book on discoveries in fort stanton cave are signed. Excellent book on the history of the fort in new mexico. History fort stanton, nm where history comes to life. Fort stanton new mexico department of cultural affairs. Tv series ghost hunters about fort stanton historic site in new mexico will air.
During world war ii the fort was used as an internment camp, mostly for german nationals. Yet, the county has a rich history besides that chapter of lawlessness and violence. Built of local stone, the sturdy buildings have lasted to this day, but most are in great need of preservation and development. Army built the post in 1855 as a base of operations against raiding mescalero apaches, and in july 1878 its soldiers marched 10 miles east to lincoln to support the murphydolan faction in the lincoln county war. Stanton, who was killed in a skirmish with apache indians, was established on may 4, 1855. View all restaurants near fort stanton historical site on tripadvisor. It was state of the art when constructed and boasted a bed capacity of 85 patients and the first elevator in. In 2008, new mexico governor bill richardson announced plans to establish fort stanton as a. Tuberculosis and the quest for health by nancy owen lewis. Jun 30, 2009 excellent book on the history of the fort in new mexico. Fort stanton was built in 1855 by the 1st dragoon and the 3rd and 8th infantry regiments of the united states army to serve as a base of military operations against the mescalero apaches. The escape from fort stanton occurred on november 1, 1942, when four german sailors escaped from an internment camp at fort stanton, new mexico. I will be able to visit the fort later this year, and am looking forward to it very much. A legacy of fort stanton cave exploration by volunteers will be revealed in a new book slated for release next spring.
Fort stanton, new mexico fort stanton was the site of a famous gunfight in 1862 between the popular captain paddy graydon and john whitlock. Search for a specific title or browse by category below. Shop online fort stanton, nm where history comes to life. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Stanton, who was killed in a skirmish with the apaches, fort stanton was built in 1855 by soldiers of the 1st dragoon. There were other minor escape attempts from the fort, however, the incident in november 1942 was the most successful and the only one to end with a shootout. Stanton who helped lead an expedition against the apaches in january of. Fort stanton, new mexico, the military years 18551896. Fort stanton, lincoln county, new mexico, usa show map. Stanton, who was killed in a skirmish with the apaches, fort stanton was built in 1855 by soldiers of the 1st dragoon and the 3rd and 8th infantry regiments to serve as a base of operations against the mescalero apache indians.
Fort stanton cemetery in fort stanton, new mexico find a. Fifteen fortscampsposts existed in the new mexico territory. New mexico historic sites preserve and protect cultural sites throughout the land of enchantment. May 01, 2020 in this lesson, students will learn how military laundresses, like those at fort stanton, were the first women sanctioned to serve, first to be recognized as part of the military structure and. New mexico military forts american history and genealogy.
Fort stanton established in 1855, fort stanton may be one of the most intact 19thcentury military forts in the country and is the bestpreserved fort in new mexico. The headline in the oakland california tribune on december 18, 1940 read u. Fort stanton historical site 2020 all you need to know before. The new nca, called fort stanton snowy river cave, is managed by the bureau of land. Though no longer in use, it has been preserved as a cherished historical landmark. Found just outside the town of lincoln and surrounded by the lincoln national forest, the 240acre site is best known for its roles in the indian wars and the civil war. In march 1941, 410 german seamen from the scuttled luxury liner, the ss columbus, surveyed the bleak, barren and cold landscape of fort stanton, new mexico. As book on discoveries in fort stanton cave are signed, new. Some names have been withheld at the request for privacy. It was also tasked with serving as the indian agency for those apache that the soldiers rounded up. These are interviews from numerous people over the years and their experiences at fort stanton. Initially, the museum building was a soldiers barracks built in 1855, but it was converted to serve as an administration building for the public health service during the hospital era. Fort stantons forgotten heroes of soap suds row youtube. This is a perfect was to enjoy a beautiful day and.
Fort stanton, nm, is a new mexico state monument with over 155 years of history. The forts primary objective was to protect the settlements along the rio bonito from mescalero apache raids. Santa fe national cemetery, new mexico at santa fe. The fort stanton state monument is a mustsee attraction when visiting lincoln county. At its northwestern corner are the socalled four corners, where colorado, new mexico, arizona, and utah meet at right angles.
It was established in 1855 and abandoned by the military in 1899. Oct 04, 2017 fort stanton cave is the third longest in new mexico, which ranks it as of one of the longest caverns in the united states. This book was a finalist for the new mexico book coop history book of the year. Apr 16, 2018 fort stanton cave is not nearly as known as ones with great commercial successes in new mexico, but true spelunkers prefer to keep it that way. Fort stanton 1 18551896 first established 4 may 1855 as a temporary camp while the permanent fort was constructed by lt. Fort stanton is a historic site on new mexico highway 220 north of ruidoso managed by the new mexico department of cultural affairs. Fort stanton cave is not nearly as known as ones with great commercial successes in new mexico, but true spelunkers prefer to keep it that way. Found just outside the historic town of lincoln and surrounded by the lincoln national forest, the 240acre site is best known for its roles in the indian wars and the civil war.
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